Senior Cyber Joint Targeting Lead

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

Job summary

Leidos seeks a seasoned cyber/ intelligence professional to lead operational planning for Joint Fires targeting in support of USCYBERCOM. You will coordinate with DISA/NSA and partner commands, develop cyber-focused tactics, and serve as a liaison between SMEs and developers during planning and operations.

The role requires extensive Joint Targeting expertise, DoD/IC certifications, and mastery of the Joint Targeting Cycle.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• BA/BS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year.
• Ten to Twelve plus years’ experience supporting CO or intelligence operations, with a focus on support to Joint Targeting.
• DoD or IC-sponsored certification for Joint Targeting.
• Graduate of DoD or IC-sponsored operational planning training and advanced understanding of Joint Operations Planning process.
• Mastery of Joint Targeting Cycle and related doctrine (CJCSI 3370.01, JP 3-60).
• High proficiency with target management systems (e.g., MIDB, Coliseum, CAT Toolkits).
• Demonstrated experience leading boards/working groups (JTWG, JTCM, JTCB).

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of timely, accurate Operational Planning support underpinning USCYBERCOM Joint Fires Targeting.
• Coordinate targeting strategy development with DISA, NSA, and other agencies to implement Joint Fires requirements.
• Develop and deliver Cyber-focused TTPs to assist future operations planners.
• Act as liaison between capability SMEs and developers during planning and operations.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver USCYBERCOM joint targeting policies and guidance.
• Lead or participate in JTWG, JTCM, JTCB to prioritize target requirements.
• Prepare strike packages and cyber fires approval packages for non-kinetic fires activities.
• Synchronize targeting methodologies across Cyber and information-related capabilities.
• Support integration of targeting into the broader joint targeting cycle with interagency coordination.
• Facilitate transition of Fires tasks to Cyber Mission Force as needed.
• Analyze and evaluate All-Source intelligence to identify Cyber threat patterns.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements to enhance awareness and response.
• Maintain current understanding of APTs, TTPs, and cyber threat trends for national security.
• Provide situational awareness to projects and Crisis Action Teams; support OPTs.
• Execute resource allocation aligned with organizational objectives.
• Interpret and apply laws and policies relevant to daily activities.
• Communicate complex information clearly in verbal, written, and visual forms.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Joint Targeting

Targeting coordination

Cyber operations

DoD/IC targeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Cybersecurity/CS/Intelligence

DoD/IC Joint Targeting certification

Tools

MIDB

Coliseum

CAT Targeting Toolkits

Job description

Leidos seeks a seasoned cyber/ intelligence professional to lead operational planning for Joint Fires targeting in support of USCYBERCOM. You will coordinate with DISA/NSA and partner commands, develop cyber-focused tactics, and serve as a liaison between SMEs and developers during planning and operations.

The role requires extensive Joint Targeting expertise, DoD/IC certifications, and mastery of the Joint Targeting Cycle.