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Senior Operations Planning Manager

Hunter Strategy
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026

Job Details

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:
  • 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
  • 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
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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