Intelligence Planner (Exercise and Training) - Senior

Description

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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner (Exercise and Training) - Senior, to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to integrate Defense and National Intelligence support capabilities-including collection, analytic, and targeting activities-into operational planning functions and initiatives across the Department of Defense (DoD). The incumbent will provide subject matter expertise in campaign plan development, deliberate and crisis planning, and time-sensitive planning in accordance with Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) standards. Additionally, this role involves support for red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning and exercise development lifecycle.

Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan-it's our daily standard.

Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

What you'll be doing:

Employ intelligence expertise to integrate intelligence support, including collection, analytic, and targeting activities, into operational and exercise planning efforts across the DoD. Provide direct support to cyberspace intelligence planning efforts, specifically focusing on combined and joint exercise and training events.

Review, interpret, and report on strategic guidance relevant to cyberspace intelligence support for exercise and training activities. Coordinate the production and integration of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans, ensuring exercise objectives and requirements are met. Assess ongoing intelligence planning efforts related to exercises, recommending and implementing production adjustments as necessary to optimize support and participation in combined/joint exercises. Document Operational Instructions (OIs) for command-wide programs and initiatives as assigned by the Government to capture processes and best practices. Support the conduct of cyberspace intelligence exercise planning activities, including representation of USCC J2/JIOC at Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) and Cyber Mission Area Training (CyMAT) events; prepare trip reports and summaries as required. Assist exercise intelligence planners throughout the exercise development process, to include objective development, cyber scenario design, development of intelligence-supporting scripting, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) creation, and implementation of exercise products. Provide support during exercise execution, which includes white cell participation, real-time assessment, and collection, preparation, and presentation of After-Action Reports (AARs). Ensure all exercise activity is aligned with broader operational planning, campaign objectives, and readiness goals. Travel up to 25% of the time for both CONUS and OCONUS exercise events; must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport in advance of travel. Be prepared for flexibility regarding travel, as requirements may shift due to mission changes or unexpected cancellations, in which case refundable airfare and other accommodations may be necessary per the Contracting Officer's (CO) approval.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Needed:

Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.

• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

• Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

• Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.

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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.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.