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Hunter Strategy is seeking a Senior Operations Planning Manager to lead hands-on operational planning execution for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J-3/5/7 Directorate. This role requires a seasoned planner who can directly execute complex planning deliverables while providing leadership and mentorship to operational planning team members.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Do:
- Execute Joint Planning Process (JPP) across multiple concurrent Joint Planning Groups (JPGs) - hands-on campaign planning, COA development, and order writing required
- Lead development of cyberspace operational plans, Planning Reports, Information Papers, COA documents, and campaign plans for DoD cyberspace operations
- Provide direct planning support during crisis action planning scenarios using modified JPP in time-constrained environments
- Mentor and guide operational planning team members through complex planning cycles
- Coordinate planning efforts with USCYBERCOM, JFHQ-DODIN, Combatant Commands, and DoD agencies
- Execute cyber campaign planning for DODIN protection, DCO/CSSP operations, and C4 resiliency efforts
- Deliver executive-ready briefings to DISA leadership and Operations Approval Boards
Required Qualifications:
8 years operational planning experience with demonstrated hands-on execution of Joint Planning Process
8 years operational planning experience with demonstrated hands-on execution of Joint Planning Process
- Proven track record personally developing campaign plans, COAs, and operational orders (not just oversight)
- 2 years experience leading or mentoring planning teams in operational environments
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Active security clearance required
- Immediate availability
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Direct experience executing all phases of JPP from mission analysis through plan assessment
- Background with USCYBERCOM, NSA, DISA, Combatant Command, or Service Cyber Component planning shops
- Familiarity with latest Joint Publication 5-0 Joint Planning a plus
- Comfortable working in JWICS, SIPRNet, and NIPRNet environments
- Can operate independently and build relationships in high-tempo, evolving mission environments
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