Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking highly qualified Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners to support USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, and JTF-ARES. This on-site role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph, a BS in CS/cybersecurity, and 4+ years of CO planning experience since 2018.

You will engage in planning, targeting, and staff activities to deliver cyber effects aligned with national objectives. Preferred candidates hold DoD/IC cyber training, familiarity with Joint Publications, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility and Polygraph at time of application.
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field.
• 4+ years recent CO Planner experience since 2018 (can waive two years for each year on a Combat Mission Team).
• Familiarity with OCO concepts, Title 10 vs Title 50, and planning phases.
• Intimate familiarity with Joint Publications.
• Formal Cyber Operational Planner training within DoD or IC.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and\ndemonstrate understanding of cyber infrastructure.
• Knowledge of CO range and intelligence support needs.

Responsibilities

• Engage in approved plans development and staffing within a collaborative environment to enable CO planning guidance.
• Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational plans to deliver cyber effects against adversary systems.
• Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during execution of cyber activities.
• Draft and staff Operational Plans, Orders, and Fragmentary Orders.
• Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams and integrate cyber capabilities into plans.
• Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and coordinate external capabilities.
• Provide situational awareness to projects and current operations activities supporting OPTs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods from state and non-state actors.
• Review, approve, prioritize and submit operational requirements for cyber capabilities.
• Analyze internal and external CO capabilities and tools.
• Transition planning efforts to current operations.
• Navigate organizational structure for full spectrum CO and interagency coordination.
• Integrate intelligence planning with operational timelines.
• Conduct long-range strategic planning with internal and external partners in cyber.
• Communicate complex information clearly in verbal, written, and visual form.

Skills

Security clearance

Cyber planning

OCO concepts

Joint Publications familiarity

Analytical production

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Interagency collaboration

Threat awareness

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

MS in related field (favorable)

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Intelligence Sector seeks highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes that underpin United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, with focus on supporting power projection in and through cyberspace in support of Combatant Commander and National objectives. Individuals will engage in Cyberspace Operational Planning activities supporting Leidos on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES).

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity including compensation, will be match to the candidate's experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Engage in approved plans development and staffing processes within collaborative environment to enable range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
• Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives.
• Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain
• Draft and staff foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
• Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT), and develop and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plans.
• Develop concepts of support, courses of action, integrate command and external capabilities, coordinate and document comprehensive plans.
• Engage in, and provide situational awareness to, range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threats.
• Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
• Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools.
• Transition operational planning efforts to current operations.
• Navigate organizational structure as it pertains to full spectrum CO, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elements.
• Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
• Conduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph, at the time of Application, to be considered for this position.
• BA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study.
• 4 plus years recent (since 2018) work experience as CO Planner; can waive two years of experience requirement for every year spent on a Combat Mission Team (CMT) in any work role.
• Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities (Title 10 vs. Title 50, and familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution.
• Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications.
• Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct OCO.
• Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
• Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.
• Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Favorable if you have:

• Masters' Degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study.
• Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
• Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
• Experience with Space-enabled CO.
• Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate, or civilian equivalency.
• Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
• Completion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses, such as Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course or Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners Course.
• Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO.
• Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
• Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer including (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.