Cryptologic Cyber Planner, Level 2

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software as a Cryptologic Cyber Planner Level 2 you will support the planning coordination and execution of cyber operations across mission-critical environments. You will work with operational teams and mission partners to translate mission objectives into actionable cyber plans aligned with policy doctrine and operational requirements.

In this role you will contribute to strategic and operational planning help assess mission requirements develop courses of action and support the coordination of offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. You will collaborate with cyber operators and planners to help ensure effective integrated and mission-aligned cyber operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate cyberspace operations across organizations and mission partners
• Support the synchronization of joint cyberspace activities with strategic and operational objectives
• Apply joint planning principles and JP 3-12 to cyberspace operations
• Develop and support operational planning products including OPLANs OPORDs CONOPs and related documentation
• Apply the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Operational Planning Process-Cyber (JOPP-C)
• Integrate Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) into broader multi-domain campaigns
• Support planning involving DODIN operations DCO and OCO
• Develop Cryptologic and Functional Support Plans (CSP/FSP) and CONOPs
• Develop and evaluate courses of action (COAs) based on operational directives
• Collaborate with cyber operators and mission partners to support complex operational requirements
• Support operational planning coordination and mission execution

• Experience supporting cyber operations planning at the strategic and/or operational level
• Understanding of DODIN operations Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)
• Knowledge of joint planning principles and JP 3-12
• Experience developing or supporting OPLANs OPORDs CONOPs and other operational planning products
• Understanding of JOPP and/or JOPP-C
• Experience developing or evaluating courses of action (COAs)
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cyber operators planners and mission partners
• Strong analytical planning written and verbal communication skills

• Formal cyber planning or certification training such as Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC) Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course (JCOPC) or equivalent training
• Experience within joint operational or mission-focused cyber environments
• Experience supporting a combatant command or coordinating through the Joint Targeting Cycle
• Experience developing courses of action based on high-level operational directives
• Experience conducting or supporting assessments or tabletop exercises

• High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of relevant experience; OR
• Associates degree plus seven (7) years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelors degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience; OR
• Masters degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience; OR
• Doctoral degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit employee-first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training mentorship and career development
• Enjoy competitive compensation generous benefits and work-life balance

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