Mission-Driven Cyber Operations Planner

Synergy ECP; Ijamsville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner to develop and refine cyber plans supporting national security priorities. This full-time, on-site role is based in Ijamsville, MD and involves coordinating with military, intelligence, and technical teams to ensure plans align with policy and strategic goals.

The role requires strong operational planning, analytical thinking, and excellent communication, with preferred experience in defense or government cybersecurity and an active security

Qualifications

• Experience in operational planning for complex missions.
• Ability to assess threats, capabilities and mission requirements for cyber plans.
• Clear written documentation and briefing skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Background in Military Operations or equivalent mission-focused environments.
• Experience in defense, intelligence or government cybersecurity is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in secure environments and handle sensitive information.
• Active security clearance or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and refine cyber operational plans supporting mission objectives.
• Analyze requirements, integrate cyber capabilities into military and intelligence operations, create planning documents and briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure plans are actionable, policy-compliant, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Monitor ongoing operations, assess effectiveness, and recommend adjustments to improve mission outcomes.

Skills

Operational planning

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Military operations background

Cybersecurity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / National Security / Information Systems

Job description

Synergy ECP is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner to develop and refine cyber plans supporting national security priorities. This full-time, on-site role is based in Ijamsville, MD and involves coordinating with military, intelligence, and technical teams to ensure plans align with policy and strategic goals.

The role requires strong operational planning, analytical thinking, and excellent communication, with preferred experience in defense or government cybersecurity and an active security