Joint Cyberspace Operational Planner - Chief Technology Advisor (CTA)

Leidos seeks a Subject Matter Expert-level Joint Cyberspace Operational Planner - Chief Technology Advisor (CTA) supporting United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) on the Cyberspace Operations Support Services 3.0 (COSS 3.0).

The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise to lead the implementation of the COSS 3.0 Cyber Ready continuous training and advance cyber upskilling initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise to lead the implementation of the COSS 3.0 Cyber Ready continuous training and advance cyber upskilling initiative.
• Perform role as SME support addressing training and readiness requirements and breaking down operational silos to create innovation and change opportunities.
• Support the Site Leads across USCYERCOM J3, CNMF, or JTF-ARES, advising staff and leading daily activities to meet program requirements and drive USCYBERCOM mission.
• Serve as PM's lead for Mission Acceleration Cell (MAC) by working with Site Leads and TPOCs to gather operational needs and work with Leidos Cyber Technology office (CTO).
• Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries.
• Develop and execute comprehensive programs for assessing CO and validating operational performance characteristics.
• Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
• Develop and maintain deliberate and/or CO crisis plans and 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.
• Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
• Conduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organization cyber objectives.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph required.
• 10 plus years' experience as Joint Operations Planner or leading Joint Operations Planning processes.
• 10 plus years active within field of Cyber or 15 plus years combined experience within fields of Cyber, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, Information Technology or related fields.
• Experience leading teams and providing senior-level advice to organizational leadership within USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, or JTF-ARES.
• Recipient of specialized education in military joint operations planning through JPME Level II.
• Possess deep familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution.
• Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications such as JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning.
• Graduate of 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 CO.
• Deep knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
• Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Favorable if you have:

• BA/BS or Masters' Degree within STEM field, National Security Studies, or field of study supporting operational art and science.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Deep 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.
• Experience with Space-enabled CO.
• Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
• 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).