Cryptologic Cyber Planner 2

GRVTY
Fort Meade, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with DoD mission experience and formal cyber planning training will find this role emphasizing multi-domain campaign synchronization and joint operational planning processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with DoD mission experience and formal cyber planning training will find this role emphasizing multi-domain campaign synchronization and joint operational planning processes.
    — “Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to a DoD mission”
  • Individuals with strategic and operational level planning experience in joint operations are well-suited for this role.
    — “strategic and/or operational level planning (e.g. joint operations)”
  • Candidates with a strong grasp of JP 3-12 and experience in developing execution orders will align well with this role.
    — “Proficiencies with aligning cyberspace operations with National Defense Strategy (NDS) and Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) Objectives and will need familiarity with Joint Publication (JP 3-12)”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates.
    — “Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.”
  • Candidates must meet specific education and experience thresholds, which may require a strong background in cyber or intelligence planning.
    — “Doctoral degree with 2 years of relevant experience.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing execution orders, operation orders, and planning orders in your resume and interview.
    — “development of aligned execution orders (EXORDs), operation orders (OPORDs), and planning orders (PLANORDs)”
  • Emphasize your ability to integrate offensive and defensive cyber operations into broader campaigns.
    — “Integrating Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) into broader multi-domain campaigns.”
  • Showcase formal cyber planning training or certifications such as COPC or JCOPC in your application materials.
    — “Former Cyber planning training such as Cyber Operations Planners Course, Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course, or DC3 Cyber Training Academy is desired.”
  • Demonstrate experience in deconflicting operational targets and capabilities through the Joint Targeting Cycle.
    — “Deconflicting operational targets and capabilities through Joint Targeting Cycle”
  • Include examples of collaboration with cyber operators and participation in complex cyber missions.
    — “Collaboration with cyber operators and participation in complex cyber missions.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • ability to lead the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Operational Planning Process-Cyber (JOPP-C)
  • ability to formulate courses of action (COAs) based on high-level operational directives
Typical background
active TS/SCI with polygraph clearancerelevant experience in DoD mission areas

Skills & requirements

Required

Cyber OperationsJoint Operational PlanningDefensive And Offensive Cyberspace OperationsDodin Operations

Preferred

Cyber Planning TrainingFormal Cyber Planning Training

Stack & domain

JP 3-12ExordsOpordsPlanordsCollaborationTeamworkCyber Operations Planners CourseJoint Cyber Operational Planners CourseDC3 Cyber Training AcademyCybersecurityDefensePlanning

About the role

Original posting from GRVTY via Greenhouse

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking experiences Cryptologic Cyber Planners to provide support for planning cyber operations in an effort to synchronize joint operations across DOD components, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and USCYBERCOM. 

What You'll be Owning

Proficiencies with aligning cyberspace operations with National Defense Strategy (NDS) and Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) Objectives and will need familiarity with Joint Publication (JP 3-12) and development of aligned execution orders (EXORDs), operation orders (OPORDs), and planning orders (PLANORDs). 

This Position will require leading the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Operational Planning Process-Cyber (JOPP-C) for full spectrum Cyberspace Operations. 

Including Integrating Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) into broader multi-domain campaigns. 

Former Cyber planning training such as Cyber Operations Planners Course, Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course, or DC3 Cyber Training Academy is desired. 

Requires experience with the understanding of DODIN (DOD Information Network) operations, DCO, and OCO methodologies. 

Develop both Cryptologic and Functional Support Plans (CSP,FSP) CNOPS. 

Collaboration with cyber operators and participation in complex cyber missions. 

Deconflicting operational targets and capabilities through Joint Targeting Cycle 

Formulating courses of action (COAs) based on high-level operational directives. 

Conducting/supporting assessments or tabletop exercises is a plus. 

What You Must Have

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. 

Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to a DoD mission (e.g. collection, cyber and intelligence analysis) and/or similar mission and include strategic and/or operational level planning (e.g. joint operations). 

External engagement/collaboration experience (e.g. participation in cross-Agency working groups, JDA, field experience, and external customer support). 

Doctoral degree with 2 years of relevant experience.

Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience. 

Associates degree with 7 years of experience 

HS diploma or GED with 9 years of experience. 

Bachelor's degree in any field is acceptable. 

Knowledge of JP 3.12 and strong team collaboration is required. 

Preferred Requirements 

Formal cyber planning training or certifications such as: 

Cyber Operations Planning Course (COPC)

Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course (JCOPC)

DC3 cyber training academy 

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is: $99000.00 - $129000.00

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Maryland Pay Range$99,000—$129,000 USDWhy Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution  
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
  • Paid Parental Leave   
  • 401k with generous company match  
  • Training and Development Opportunities  
  • Award Programs  
  • Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

Source: GRVTY careers (Greenhouse)

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