Cyber Operations Planning SME

Description We are currently seeking a Cyber Operations Planning SME to join our team in Ft Meade, MD. The Operations Planning SME shall provide support across the entire command and communicate at the highest command levels internal and external to the command, taking guidance from the Commander, Deputy Commander, Executive Director (EXDIR), and Joint Director (JDIR) leadership. The selected candidate will be among the thought leaders for the command and must be able to work independently with minimum guidance.The Operations Planning SME shall:Compose Cyberspace orders and directives involving complex policy and doctrinal issues, e.g. dual chain of commands with conflicting priorities and strategies; responsibility, authority, and enforcement deficits.Assist in the creation and dissemination of orders directing maneuver, fires and effects in a non-homogeneous cyber environment.Monitor and evaluate National, Joint Component and internal operations, which may provide opportunities for the command to exercise additional authorities to meet objectives.Develop, evaluate, and advise the command on future operations effecting the three levels of cyberspace operations (physical, logical, and persona).Provide planning expertise to Crisis Action and Operational planning.Provide expertise and input to operations planning, future operations planning, and future cyber operations in support of the J5 Planning Directorate.  This includes providing technical expertise regarding the development of strategic and operational plans resulting from the Joint Planning Process (JPP) that contain a variety of viable cyberspace options, including mission analysis, course of action development, campaign plans, and order development.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 17 years of overall related experience or Masters with 15 years of prior relevant experience. Additional related years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.Active TS/SCI security clearance.Demonstrated experience with the Joint Planning ProcessExperience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) working with large data setsGood oral and written communication skillsGSMOOriginal Posting:April 21, 2025For 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Created: 2025-05-01