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.

Join us. The world can't wait.

Work Schedule: This position is standard work hours

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Cyber Planner on our team, you will leverage expertise in military intelligence and operations through the phases of planning, approval, and execution. You’ll draft or edit Staff Estimates, Intelligence Plans, Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), Tasking Orders (TASKORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs). You’ll participate in Intelligence Planning Team (IPT) Joint Planning Groups (JPG) and Operational Planning Teams (OPT) in 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 in their cyberspace missions. You’ll assist in drafting, coordinating, and attaining approval of plans and orders for subordinate commanders, external agencies, and combatant commands. You’ll participate in joint planning to support national 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 plan and operate.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Primary work location: Government facilities in vicinity of Fort Meade, MD; CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required; telework/contractor SCIF use may be permitted case-by-case.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience supporting military or government intelligence activities and cyber missions
• 5+ years of experience in mission planning with military or government IPTs
• Experience drafting and editing OPLANs, OPORDs, TASKORDs, and FRAGOs
• Knowledge of cyberspace capabilities and infrastructure
• Knowledge of planning technical operations

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Must complete initial (within 30 days) and annual Intelligence Oversight training; conduct activities in accordance with EO 12333, DoD 5240-series, DIA/NSA policy, and USCYBERCOM IO program.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience supporting military or government planning operations in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the U.S. Cyber Command
• Experience with full-spectrum cyberspace operations
• Experience authoring technical reporting
• Completion of the Joint Information Operations Planners or Special Technical Operations STO) Planners Course
• Completion of the Joint Cyber Operations Planning Course

Compensation

At Amentum, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Amentum benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Amentum 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 $85,000.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Amentum total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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