Cyber Planner

AnaVation
Fort Meade, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level cyberspace operational planners who have experience in DoD and military environments and can coordinate across multiple organizations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of experience in DoD or military cyberspace operations and targeting cycles
    — “7+ years of relevant experience supporting DoW, military, intelligence, cyberspace operations, targeting, or operational planning activities.”
  • Professionals with a background in integrating offensive cyber capabilities into operational planning
    — “Knowledge of cyberspace operations and the integration of offensive cyberspace capabilities into operations.”

Things to consider

  • Full-time on-site commitment required in Fort Meade, MD, with no mention of remote flexibility
    — “Full-time on-site in MD.”
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is mandatory, which may be a lengthy and restrictive process
    — “U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI w/ Poly.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with interorganizational coordination and targeting cycles in your resume
    — “Experience coordinating and synchronizing operational, targeting, and cyber capability inputs across multiple organizations.”
  • Emphasize your ability to integrate cyber capabilities into DoD planning in your interview responses
    — “Demonstrated experience integrating cyberspace capabilities into DoW related planning.”
  • Showcase your track record in developing operational planning products like OPLANs and CONOPS
    — “Experience developing or substantially contributing to OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, CONOPS, courses of action, concepts of support, and related planning products.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Integration of cyberspace capabilities into DoD operations
Typical background
Cyberspace operations experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Cyberspace Operational PlanningTargeting MethodologiesOperational Planning

Preferred

Advanced TargetingSap/sto Operational Environments

Stack & domain

Cyberspace Operational Planners CourseCyberspace OperationsCyber Threat EnvironmentsAdversary CapabilitiesAttack MethodsVulnerabilitiesOperational EffectsTargeting MethodologiesCapability PairingTarget Systems AnalysisCollateral-effects ConsiderationsFiresTargeting OrganizationsCommand RelationshipsInterorganizational CoordinationCybersecurityIntelligenceMilitary

About the role

Original posting from AnaVation via Lever

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Required Qualifications::

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI w/ Poly. 
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Cyberspace Operational Planners Course (COPC), or related experience. 
  • Certification: (Moved the certifications required to the pre-screen portion as they were too customer descriptive) 
  • Location: Full-time on-site in MD. 
  • Experience and knowledge: 
  • 7+ years of relevant experience supporting DoW, military, intelligence, cyberspace operations, targeting, or operational planning activities. 
  • Demonstrated experience integrating cyberspace capabilities into DoW related planning. 
  • Experience developing or substantially contributing to OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, CONOPS, courses of action, concepts of support, and related planning products. 
  • Experience supporting the targeting cycles, including target nomination, development, validation, prioritization, deconfliction, and assessment. 
  • Experience supporting target boards, activities, exercises, crisis-action planning, or current operations. 
  • Experience coordinating and synchronizing operational, targeting, and cyber capability inputs across multiple organizations. 
  • Knowledge of cyberspace operations and the integration of offensive cyberspace capabilities into operations. 
  • Knowledge of cyber threat environments, adversary capabilities, attack methods, vulnerabilities, and operational effects. 
  • Understanding of targeting methodologies, capability pairing, target systems analysis, target materials, and collateral-effects considerations. 
  • Knowledge of fires, targeting organizations, command relationships, and interorganizational coordination. 

Preferred Qualifications::

  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/Poly. 
  • Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field. 
  • Certification: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or applicable equivalent certification. 
  • Experience and Knowledge: 
  • Demonstrated experience independently integrating OCO capabilities into future operations planning. 
  • Experience with target development, target systems analysis, capability pairing, or advanced targeting. 
  • Experience working in SAP/STO or other controlled-access operational environments, where applicable. 
  • Experience developing senior-level briefings, decision papers, lessons learned, and operational assessments. 
  • Experience supporting DoD exercises and operational planning events. 
  • Relevant military education, cyber/targeting training, or equivalent professional development. 

Compensation:

Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience.   

Benefits 

        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

        100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 

        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

        Competitive Pay 

        Generous paid leave and holiday package 

        Tuition and training reimbursement 

        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source: AnaVation careers (Lever)

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