Journeyman Cyber Operations Planner

Description Athenix Solutions Group is looking for a Journeyman Cyber Operations Planner in the Ft. Meade area. This individual will support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes that underpin United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. Individuals will engage in Cyberspace Operational Planning activities supporting on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Job Responsibilities Engage in approved plans development and staffing processes within collaborative environment to enable range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publicationsDevelop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectivesSupport targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domainDraft and staff foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs)Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT), and develop and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plansDevelop concepts of support, courses of action, integrate command and external capabilities, coordinate and document comprehensive plansEngage in, and provide situational awareness to, range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTsDemonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threatsReview, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilitiesAnalyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and toolsTransition operational planning efforts to current operationsNavigate organizational structure as it pertains to full spectrum CO, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elementsIntegrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelinesConduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activitiesCommunicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means Requirements Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance requiredBA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of studyFour (4) plus years of recent (since 2018) work experience as CO Planner; can waive two (2) years of experience requirement for every year spent on a Combat Mission Team (CMT) in any work roleDemonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities (Title 10 vs. Title 50, and familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and executionIntimate familiarity with applicable Joint PublicationsFormal training as Cyber Operational Planner within Department of Defense or Intelligence CommunityBroad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct OCOKnowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areasKnowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefingsDemonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlinesAble to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals Desirables Masters’ Degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of studyFamiliarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and missionPrior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domainsDemonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomesExperience with Space-enabled COJoint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate, or civilian equivalencyFormal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint OperationsCompletion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses, such as Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course or Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners CourseFamiliar with art of Data Science and applicability to COFamiliar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization softwareDesired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP) Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.