Description:

Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters and makes recommendations to ensure compliance and/or consideration in planning efforts. Fully participate and provide substantive contributions to Joint Planning Group (JPG) and, Operational Planning Groups/Teams (OPG/OPTs) developing and integrating cyber capabilities into plans, and in support of Combatant Commander planning efforts. Have knowledge of cyberspace operations planning activities coordination through the Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), to include Evaluation Request and Response Message, Special Access Program (SAP) procedures, and the Review and Approval Process for Cyberspace Operations (RAPCO). Exhibits an understanding of operational design, joint operation planning, and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX). Possesses a complete understanding of all planning methodologies and applications in all phases of military operations. Assist with the coordination of joint operation planning in support of combat and contingency operations. Knowledge of and participate in all phases and steps of the Joint Operation Planner Process (JOPP) and APEX activities. Expert in at least one of USCYBERCOM's Lines of Operation (LOO) to secure, operate, and defend the DODIN, plan, and conduct Defense Cyber Operations (DCO), and plan and conduct Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) when authorized. Able to support the development of cyberspace operations plans, contingency plans, CONOPs, and Operations Orders.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a Joint Operational Planner
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university
• ​Minimum specialized education in military joint operation planning through the Joint Professional Military Education Phase I (JPME I)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills

The Joint Information Officer Planning Course (JIOPC), or other similar military operational planning courses, may be substituted for JPME I.