Joint C2 Planning and Integration Specialist

About the role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Joint C2 Planning and Integration Specialist to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a senior subject-matter expert in Joint Command and Control (C2), integrating cybersecurity, IT operations, and communications systems into operational planning across all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).
• Provides expert guidance on how J6 equities shape mission analysis, COA development, COA comparison, COA decision, and plan/order production.
• Acts as the primary J6 representative during Operational Planning Teams (OPTS), working groups, and boards. Advocates for communications, cyber, and IT requirements; ensures C2 capabilities are accurately captured in planning artifacts; and synchronizes J6 inputs with other functional and component staff sections.
• Leads the development, refinement, and maintenance of Annex K (Communications Systems) for OPLANs, CONPLANs, OPORDs, and FRAGORDs. Ensures Annex K accurately reflects theater communications architecture, cybersecurity requirements, spectrum considerations, interoperability constraints, and mission-specific C2 capabilities.
• Bridges the gap between cybersecurity/IT operational strategies and the complex landscape of government policies, regulations, and frameworks. Ensures all C2 and cyber-related planning efforts comply with DoD, Joint Staff, and federal cybersecurity directives.
• Analyzes and interprets a wide range of cybersecurity policies and regulations (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA), translating them into clear operational procedures, planning inputs, and command-level guidance.
• Plays a key role in developing and refining cybersecurity, IT, and C2 strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals, Combatant Command objectives, and U.S. Government policy direction.
• Communicates policy updates, planning changes, and technical impacts to internal teams. Fosters a culture of cybersecurity awareness, compliance, and operational discipline.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Joint Operational Planning and in cybersecurity or IT operations with emphasis on policy analysis, integration, and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Public Policy, or related field; 4 years of additional Joint Operational Planning experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in government operational environments with strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and regulations (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.).
• Proven experience interpreting and implementing operational signal capabilities and cybersecurity policies within operational settings.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and operational best practices.
• Must have a current/active Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Public Policy, or related field.
• Experience with government policy development and interagency coordination.
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity or policy management (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), etc.).
• Knowledge of specific government cybersecurity initiatives and programs.
• Ability to anticipate future policy trends and proactively adapt operational strategies.
• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or component.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.