Offensive Operational Planner, Senior

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Odenton, MD is seeking senior Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners to support USCYBERCOM operations. You will lead planning, staffing, and coordination of Cyberspace Operations to deliver cyber effects in alignment with Joint and National objectives, engaging with CNMF, JTF-ARES, and USCYBERCOM J3.

This role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph, a CS degree, and 8+ years of CO planning experience, plus deep knowledge of OCO concepts, cyber infrastructure, and joint

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Eight+ years of recent CO Planner experience (since 2015); waiver possible for Combat Mission Team service.
• Familiarity with OCO concepts, authorities, and Joint Publications.
• Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within DoD or IC.
• Proficient understanding of Blue-space cyber capabilities and cyber infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to brief nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead plans development and staffing within collaborative environment to drive Cyberspace Operations per planning guidance.
• Lead development and synchronization of Offensive Cyberspace Operations plans to deliver cyber effects.
• Support OCO through effective, timely Joint planning and coordination.
• Drive integration of OCO and Defensive Cyberspace Operations planning processes.
• Drive targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during execution.
• Lead drafting and staffing of Operational Plans, Orders, and Fragmentary Orders.
• Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams and integrate cyber capabilities into plans.
• Develop concepts of support and courses of action and integrate external capabilities.
• Engage in projects and Crisis Action Teams, providing situational awareness.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and state/non-state actor tactics in Blue Space.
• Review, approve, and prioritize operational requirements for cyber capabilities.
• Integrate intelligence planning with operational timelines.
• Conduct long-range strategic planning with internal and external partners.
• Communicate complex information clearly in verbal, written, and visual form.

Skills

Cyberspace Operations

OCO Planning

Joint Operations

Cybersecurity

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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 Intel 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 Intel Sector seeks highly qualified and trained Senior-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).

What you'll be doing:

• Lead plans development and staffing processes within collaborative environment to drive range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
• Lead development and synchronization of Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives.
• Focus on supporting OCO through effective, timely, and relevant Joint planning support.
• Drive integration and coordination of OCO and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning processes
• Drive targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain.
• Lead drafting and staffing of foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
• Support and lead, as appropriate, 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 deep 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 and develop and maintain deliberate and/or CO crisis plans.
• 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?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required for consideration.
• BA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or field of study
• Eight plus years recent (since 2015) 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 and mastery of applicable Joint Publications.
• Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
• Senior-level 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.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers.
• 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
• Deep understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Extensive 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.
• Demonstrated experience with development and delivery of CO-related training and support to exercise planning and execution at any level.
• 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.