Offensive Cyberspace Operations Planner

VulnU; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States seeks highly qualified Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners to support USCYBERCOM planning and Joint Operations. The role focuses on developing CO plans and integrating cyber capabilities.

Candidates should have 4+ years as CO Planner, TS/SCI with Polygraph, and a relevant degree; on-site in Odenton, MD with an intelligence mission.

Qualifications

• 4+ years recent work experience as CO Planner or equivalent in DoD/IC environments.
• Familiarity with Joint Publications and cyber capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, staff, and synchronize plans and orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operations plans to deliver cyber effects against adversaries.
• Draft OPLANs, OPORDs, and FRAGOs and integrate CO capabilities into joint plans.
• Coordinate with Joint Operational Planning Groups and internal stakeholders to support USCYBERCOM missions.

Skills

OCO concepts

Joint operations familiarity

Cyber planning

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job DescriptionLooking 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 domainDraft 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.