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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Offensive Operational Planner, Senior

Leidos Fort Meade, MD senior full-time

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

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Description

The Intel Sector at Leidos seeks a Senior Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes that underpin United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations.

The successful candidate will lead plans development and staffing processes within a collaborative environment to drive a range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading development and synchronization of Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives.
  • Focusing on supporting OCO through effective, timely, and relevant Joint planning support.
  • Driving integration and coordination of OCO and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning processes.
  • Leading drafting and staffing of foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
  • Supporting and leading Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT), and developing and integrating Cyberspace capabilities into plans.

Requirements include:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph.
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Eight plus years of recent experience as a CO Planner.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities.
  • Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field.
  • Deep understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
  • Extensive experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
  • Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations.

The pay range for this position is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Microsoft Power BI
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II
  • CCNA Security
  • COMPTIA CySA+
  • COMPTIA Security + CE
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • SSCP

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