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Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Leidos IncOdenton, MD, United States
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Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks highly qualified and trained Cyberspace Operational Planners to lead Department of Defense Joint Planning processes that underpin United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. Individuals will engage in Cyberspace Operational Planning activities supporting Leidos on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations).

  • This role will participate in a robust cross training program and be certified and willing to support surge requirements by serving in JOC roles for short duration, if required. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award.

What you'll be doing :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools.
  • 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.
  • What does Leidos need from me?

  • Active Top Secret / SCI (TS / SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required.
  • BA / BS degree within STEM field, National Security Studies, or field of study supporting operational art & science, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Four plus years' recent work experience (since 2015) as a CO professional.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers.
  • Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.
  • Favorable if you have :

  • Masters' Degree or higher within STEM field, National Security Studies, or field of study supporting operational art & science.
  • Intimate 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.
  • Demonstrated experience with development and delivery of CO-related training and support to exercise planning and execution at any level.
  • 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).
  • CORRS COSS

    At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

    If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

    Original Posting : September 10, 2025

    For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range :

    Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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