Cyber Operations Planner

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Job Summary:
JCS is seeking an experienced Cyber Operations Planner for a federal cybersecurity client, focused on protecting our nations critical infrastructure. In this role, the ideal candidate will take a lead role in developing detailed plans for the conduct or support of the applicable range of cyber operations through proactive and often independently managed collaboration with other planners, operators and/or analyst. They will participate in complex and detailed targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable robust integration during the execution of cyber actions by utilizing significant prior experience. This role supports CISA leaders and cyber defense operations planners in making informed decisions by coordinating intelligence planning activities and linking planning systems to JCDC management processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!

What’s in it for you:

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • And more!

What you will do:

• Provides intelligence support and coordination function works to provide a holistic, timely, and accurate view and analysis of the cyber threat environment that enables CISA leaders and cyber defense operations planners to make informed decisions.
• Coordinates the intelligence planning activities by linking planning systems and outputs to management processes and employ planning methodologies to inform the synchronization of intelligence resources in support of crisis and steady-state operations.
• Coordinates intelligence-related activities with the CISA Key Intelligence Official (KIO) and CISA Intel.
• Supports establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant intelligence community (IC) partners to ensure IC input into joint cyber defense plans and priority areas.
• In collaboration with relevant IC partners, support identifying and submitting Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs), Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), and Collection Requirements (CRs) that align to priorities for which the integration of intelligence support is relevant.
• Monitor for emerging cyber threats or changes to the threat environment.
• Receive and review the initial planning guidance, support in determining what intelligence is needed to support the plan and, in collaboration with relevant IC partners, support in facilitating intelligence support.
• Identify, analyze, and integrate cyber threat intelligence related to core planning team’s development of threat scenario, plan objectives, plan lines of effort, and COAs, and respond to requests for information (RFIs) from core planning team (CPT).
• Receive, review, and respond to ad hoc RFIs from offices, relating to ongoing or future plans, efforts, or operations.
• Support CISA in working with IC partners to verify appropriate classification of cyber defense plans and associated intelligence and work to downgrade products, as needed.
• In coordination with relevant IC partners, support CISA in developing intelligence annex and appendices for specific plans and in developing intelligence/threat briefings for leadership and Senior Advisory Council (JSAC) review, as needed.
• In coordination with relevant IC partners, support CISA in planning and organizing threat briefings for external partners, as needed.
• Support CISA in developing and maintaining any frameworks, processes, or procedures required to formalize how intelligence support and coordination.
• Support communication and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Develop working group schedules, and support the development of management plans, and other management documentation to govern working group conduct.
• Prepare meeting agendas, meeting materials, attend project meetings, and prepare and distribute Meeting Minutes. Capture and track meeting action items.
• Support the preparation of briefing materials for senior leadership, partners, and core planning teams.
• Measure effectiveness of intelligence support and provide recommendations for improvement, as required.
• Support program management functions related to compartmented intelligence programs.
• Identify, develop, document, and execute methodologies for incorporating and fusing private sector cyber threat intelligence into intelligence support.
• Assist with the coordinating and conducting analytic exchanges involving USG IC partners to develop collaborative and fused concepts, understanding, and support for operational activities.

What you will bring:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must obtain and retain a Top-Secret clearance and obtain and retain SCI eligibility/access during the performance of the contract.
• Will require DHS Fitness Determination to perform work.
• 5-7 years’ experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyber operations.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

How you will wow us:

• Relevant certifications in intelligence analysis or cybersecurity.
• Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA.

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024 and 2025.


Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
• Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.