Aperio Global is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Operations Planner III to join our dynamic team in an upcoming program. This position ensures that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) capabilities are incorporated into unified campaign plans and other whole of government initiatives to address cyber threat activity. This function also identifies ways to integrate cyber campaign planning into cyber defense operations planning efforts. Task six includes contract support to ongoing architecting and operating of the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF). The JRTF is an interagency task force responsible for coordinating federal efforts to address the ransomware threat. It was established in Section 106 of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, is co-led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is comprised of relevant partners across the interagency. Your expertise and dedication will play a vital role in our success.

• Support coordination for all JRTF-related meetings, including the Executive Steering Group (ESG), Strategic Coordination Group (SCG), and action-officer level working groups. Coordination includes, but is not limited to:
• Managing meeting logistics.
• Maintaining coordination with JRTF members and external partners.
• Developing briefing materials for leadership.
• Providing subject matter expertise on interagency coordination and combatting ransomware.
• Support the JCDC Planning Office coordination of ransomware efforts across the agency to ensure CISA equities are understood and inputted into JRTF planning and operations.
• Support the JCDC Planning Office’s role in the development of cyber campaign plans.
• Develop, implement, and document repeatable methods and processes to unify CSD efforts and capabilities in support of cyber threat focused planning and plan execution activities.
• Develop innovative ideas and concepts to expand CSD’s contributions to and equities within unified USG campaign plans and other partner sponsored or whole of government activities to counter, deter, or deny nation state cyber threats.
• Prepare meeting agendas, meeting materials, attend project meetings, and prepare and distribute meeting minutes. Capture and track meeting action items.
• Coordinate document reviews across working group members, consolidate feedback, and prepare revised documents.
• Support the preparation of outreach materials, such as slick sheets, and other correspondence in engaging working group members.
• Support JCDC Planning Office participation in interagency and White House-led meetings—including but not limited to Cyber Response Group meetings, Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) meetings, and Sub-IPC meetings—by developing talking points, briefing materials, meeting notes, and summaries of conclusion.

• Support JCDC Planning Office in program management functions related to compartmented intelligence programs.

• Ensure that these programs align to JCDC objectives and further joint cyber defense planning efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyber operations.
• Must possess a Top-secret clearance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of partners, preferably including private sector partners, on complex cybersecurity topics.
• Experience in technical writing and editing, as well as cyber incident management, is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound skills in written and oral communication is a must.
• Must be able to read and speak fluent English

Benefits

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

Aperio Global fosters a diverse work environment and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other distinction protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• ( and much more)