Cyber Operations Planner Senior - Clearance Required

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 13 years of relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 8 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience

Lead multi-disciplinary planning cells, coordinating intelligence, legal, acquisition, and operators to ensure technical feasibility and compliance of cyber actions.
Perform comprehensive risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and conduct targeting validation, synchronization, and integration to keep cyber operations aligned with mission objectives.
Review post-execution metrics, refine planning methodology, and adjust plans based on emerging intelligence, technical constraints, or operational feedback.

Responsibilities

Prepare concise briefings for command staff that clearly convey plan intent, associated risks, and required resources, while tracking task dependencies and timelines using tools such as JIRA or MS Project.
Populate planning templates with accurate data, conduct literature reviews of target environments to identify capabilities, vulnerabilities, and potential collateral effects.

Qualifications

Must possess a current U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention.

THE WORK

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.

THE WORK (continued)

• Cyber Defense Incident Responder
• Cyber Operations Planner
• Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
• Knowledge Manager
• Program Support Specialist
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Writer

THE WORK (continued)

The anticipated award of this effort is Fall 2026.

Who You Are

As a Cyber Operations Planner Senior you will 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.

Who You Are (continued)

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.

Who You Are (continued)

You will meet the evolving cyberspace operations mission in support of the Joint warfighter.

Why Join Us

Join a global technology leader where your ideas can make a difference and your contributions are valued. Work on exciting projects that challenge you to push boundaries and innovate. Grow your career in an environment that encourages learning, development, and creativity.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.