About the role
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 publications
Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives
Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain
Draft 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 plans
Develop concepts of support, courses of action, integrate command and external capabilities, coordinate and document comprehensive plans
Engage in, and provide situational awareness to, range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs
Demonstrate 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 threats
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities
Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools
Transition operational planning efforts to current operations
Navigate organizational structure as it pertains to full spectrum CO, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elements
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines
Conduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities
Communicate 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 required
BA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study
Four (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 role
Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities (Title 10 vs. Title 50, and familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution
Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications
Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct OCO
Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas
Knowledge 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 briefings
Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines
Able 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 study
Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission
Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains
Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes
Experience with Space-enabled CO
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate, or civilian equivalency
Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations
Completion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses, such as Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course or Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners Course
Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO
Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software
Desired 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.