Cyber Operations Planner:

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to drive solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a Cyber Planner on our team, you will leverage expertise in military operations through the phases of planning, approval, and execution. You’ll draft or edit Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs). You’ll participate in Joint Planning Groups (JPG) and Operational Planning Teams (OPT), analyzing and integrating cyber capabilities into mission plans, support action officers with planning, and remain cognizant of missions and priorities of the client. You’ll review plans to identify expressed or implied missions and responsibilities. You’ll develop and analyze concepts of support and courses of action, integrate command and external capabilities, and coordinate and document comprehensive plans. You’ll plan activities required to support the execution of deliberate and dynamic Cyberspace Operations.

You will provide in-depth and technical knowledge in Department of Defense Information Networks (DODIN) Cyber Tasking Orders (CTO) to coordinate, track, and plan to develop orders and meet client mission objectives. You’ll support the execution of deliberate or crisis plans and cyber risk mitigation and assist your mission partner in understanding, identifying, assessing, and managing risks affecting the secure operation and defensibility of cyberspace. You’ll assist in drafting, coordinating, and attaining approval of plans and orders to subordinate commanders, external agencies, and combatant commands. You’ll participate in joint planning to support initiatives. You’ll analyze Concepts of Operations for the forces, bringing them together in a global and holistic mission with clear guidance on how to operate.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6 years of experience supporting military or government cryptologic or defensive cyber missions

• 5 years of experience with Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) or Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)

• Experience in mission planning with a military or government OPT

• Experience drafting and editing OPLANs, OPORDs, and FRAGOs

• Experience developing concepts of support and courses of action

• Knowledge of cyberspace capabilities and available infrastructure or platforms

• Knowledge of planning technical operations

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience with Operations Planning in support of military or government missions or 6 years of experience with Operations Planning in support of military or government missions in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with client cybersecurity teams, including Combat Mission Teams (CMT), National Mission Teams (NMT), or Combat Support Teams (CST)

• Experience with full-spectrum cyberspace operations

• Experience with penetration testing tools

• Knowledge of ports, protocols, and common network configurations

• Network, Security, CEH, CCNA, or SANS Certification

• Completion of the Joint Information Operations Planners or Special Technical Operations (STO) Planners Course

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.