Senior DCO Planner

Strategic Ventures Consulting Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Ventures Consulting Group (SVCG) is seeking a Sr. Defensive Cyber Operations Planner to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD.

The role focuses on integrating cyberspace capabilities into DoD operations, drafting and editing essential planning documents, and supporting Joint Planning Groups with operations planning. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense cyber planning experience, and TS/SCI/CI poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in defense cyber or related planning roles.
• Must have TS/SCI/CI Polygraph clearance.
• Experience with DoD cyberspace operations and joint planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit planning documents (OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs) for defensive cyber operations.
• Participate in Joint Planning Groups and Operational Planning Teams.
• Develop and integrate DODIN and cyber capabilities into operational plans.
• Support action officers with planning, reviewing, and providing feedback on draft plans.
• Identify missions and responsibilities in reviewed plans.
• Develop concepts of support and courses of action; integrate capabilities.
• Research and analyze DoD cyberspace policies, events, and operations.
• Provide SME on CPT employment, OSINT, targeting, and exercise planning.

Skills

Joint Planning Process

DCO Planning

OSINT Analysis

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Job description

Strategic Ventures Consulting Group (SVCG), LLC is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in technical and management solutions that address the most pressing challenges faced by government and commercial clients. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a supportive work environment that promotes growth and success. If you have a proven track record of achievement and a strong commitment to excellence, apply today to join our team!

Strategic Ventures is currently recruiting a Sr. Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Planner to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with joint planning processes, operational documentation, and integrating cyberspace capabilities into DoD operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit operational documents including OPLANs, OPORDs, PLORDs, and FRAGOs
• Participate in Joint Planning Groups (JPGs) and Operational Planning Teams (OPTs)
• Develop and integrate DODIN and defensive cyberspace capabilities into operational plans
• Support action officers with planning efforts, providing advice and feedback on draft plans
• Identify expressed and implied missions and responsibilities in reviewed plans
• Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and integrate command/external capabilities
• Conduct research and analysis of DoD cyberspace policies, events, and operations
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas such as: Cyberspace Protection Team (CPT) employment, OSINT analysis, Targeting processes, and Exercise planning
• Produce planning reports (approx. 20 pages) up to 20 times per year
• Provide knowledge management support by facilitating the creation, sharing, and effective use of organizational knowledge to achieve mission objectives

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience required
• TS/SCI/CI Poly Required
• Familiarity with Joint Planning Process and DoD cyberspace operations
• Strong written communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in joint and interagency environments