Cyber Operations Planner - 174303

Zp Group Llc
  • fort meade, MD
  • $150,000–$180,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities: : Conduct and support Future Operations (FUOPS) planning and execution for defensive cyberspace operations in support of DCDC mission areas. Understand product linkages and dependencies within the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS). Apply operational art and design principles for the development of defensive cyberspace planning efforts. Integrate Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) inputs for cyberspace planning. Lead and support deliberate planning using the Joint Planning Process (JPP). Support Crisis Action Planning (CAP) under JPP. Lead diverse stakeholder teams across the defensive cyberspace community to deliver plans aligned with Commander's priorities and mission intent. Coordinate with staff directorates to develop Staff Estimates and implement planning efforts. Lead or support Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and Working Groups to meet Commander's objectives and End State. Participate in and support B2C2WG events. Develop and deliver briefings to Senior Executive Service (SES) and General/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership. Author and staff CONOPS, as well as Level 1-4 plans including Commander's Estimates, BPLANS, CONPLANS, and OPLANS. Research, develop, and write issue papers and white papers on defensive cyberspace topics. Develop and synchronize mission type orders (MTOs) supporting defensive cyberspace campaigns and operations. Develop assessment indicators and methodologies to measure defensive cyberspace operations effectiveness. Ensure synchronization across subordinate echelons in execution of deliberate planning. Coordinate and de-conflict inputs with service cyber components, combatant commands, agencies, field activities, and subordinate headquarters. Support contingency campaign planning for anticipated operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8-10 years of combined education and experience (experience may substitute for degree). Active DoD TS/SCI clearance , eligible for CI Polygraph . Joint Professional Military Education Level I (JPME I) . Demonstrated experience integrating diverse stakeholder inputs into detailed operational plans. Working knowledge of: JP 3‑12 Cyberspace Operations JP 3‑0 Operations JP 5‑0 Joint Planning Demonstrated experience briefing SES and GO/FO leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with DISA and DoD Networks. Completion of military cyber planning courses (ACOPC, JCOPC, JACWC, etc.). Non‑DoD cyber certifications such as Net+, SEC+, CISM, CISSP, etc. Understanding of Directive Authority for Cyberspace Operations (DACO). Qualifications: : Experience with DISA and DoD Networks. Completion of military cyber planning courses (ACOPC, JCOPC, JACWC, etc.). Non‑DoD cyber certifications such as Net+, SEC+, CISM, CISSP, etc. Understanding of Directive Authority for Cyberspace Operations (DACO). Compensation: Includes: Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience) Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law This job posting opens on 10/6/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date #LI-CB1 #LI-ONSITE

Numbers & Facts

Locationfort meade, MD
Salary$150,000–$180,000 Per Year

Skills

  • CISM - Certified Information Security Managerunmatched
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
  • Campaignsunmatched
  • Concept of Operations (CONOPS)unmatched
  • Contingency Plansunmatched
  • Cyberspaceunmatched
  • DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant)unmatched
  • Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Online Coursesunmatched
  • Online Marketingunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operational Measurementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
  • Staff Requirementsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • White Papersunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched
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