Cyber Operations Planner Journeyman - Clearance Required
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma plus 6-13 years of relevant experience is required OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 3-10 years of relevant experience is required OR
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 3-8 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience
- Conducting targeting validation, synchronization, and integration of cyber actions to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
- Preparing briefings for command staff that clearly convey plan intent, risks, and required resources.
- Adjusting plans based on emerging intelligence, technical constraints, or operational feedback.
- Tracking task dependencies and timelines using approved planning tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
- Conducting literature review of target environments to identify capabilities, vulnerabilities, and potential collateral effects.
- Coinciding with operators and analysts to incorporate technical input and ensure feasibility of planned cyber actions.
- Must possess a current US Security Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly.
About the Role
The scope of this effort encompasses tasks that provide USCYBERCOM with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services (COSS) aligned with the following core disciplines: Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace Planning, Cyberspace Training and Exercises, Strategy / Policy / Doctrine Development and Campaign, Assessments, Information Technology (IT) / Communications, Business Area Support and Project Management Engagement Activities.
- Meet the evolving cyberspace operations mission in support of the Joint warfighter.
Qualifications
As a Cyber Operations Planner Journeyman you will provide the customer with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations.
Skills
- Familiarity with DoD cyber planning tools and templates (e.g., JCIDS).
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce clear briefings and written plans.
- Analytical mindset for rapid assessment of target environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with planning and project-management software.
- Understanding of cyber-operation concepts, targeting cycles, and the kill-chain.
- Experience in a DoD, intelligence, or coalition cyber environment preferred.
Benefits
The anticipated award of this effort is Fall 2026.
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified