Senior Cyber Operations Planner
accenture federal servicesFort George G Meade (MD)
$116,900 per year
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accenture federal servicesFort George G Meade (MD)
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$116,900 per year
About the role
Senior Cyber Operations Planner Fort Meade, MD At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Accenture Federal Services is looking for an experienced Cyber Operations Planner to serve as a senior member of our team to support the planning, development, execution, and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations in support of our National Defense.
What you'll do:
- Serve as a senior Cyber Operations Planner who:
- Develops plans, orders, CONPLANs, OPLANs, and OPORDs supporting Cyber operations
- Leads the OPORD process from concept through orders generation, applying operational art and operational design under Joint Operations Planning environments
- Integrates cyberspace capabilities, cyber effects into deliberate, contingency, campaign, and crisis action plans in coordination with Joint Planning Groups (JPGs) and Operational Planning Teams (OPTs)
- Provides cyber access planning expertise, applying in-depth technical understanding of APT networks and cyber assets to support capability pairing, and threat mitigation coordination for Joint and Coalition operations
- Engages directly with operators, mission leads, and technical directors to ensure plans and orders reflect current operational realities, constraints, and mission requirements
- Directs gap analysis, operational assessment, and analysis efforts, and executes or supervises technical research and analysis products, executive summaries, and planning design briefings for senior leadership
- Monitors and reviews strategy, doctrine, policy, and higher-echelon guidance, making recommendations to ensure planning compliance and incorporate emerging cyberspace considerations
- Supports development of exercise scenarios, operational plans, and supporting documentation to achieve exercise training priorities
- Mentors journeyman and mid-level planners, reviewing plans and products for technical accuracy and compliance prior to leadership submission
What you'll need:
7 years of experience as a Cyberspace Operations Planner with BA/BS, or 5 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with Ph.D., or 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree with high school diploma Working knowledge of Joint Operations Planning and systems Education or experience with military joint operations planning through Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (JPME II) from a CJCS-accredited joint education program listed in CJCSI 1800.01E; JIOPC or similar military operations planning courses may be substituted for JPME IIDoD 8140-aligned qualification for the applicable planner work role
Bonus Points if you have:
- Experience across multiple planning disciplines (cyber effects, cyber fires, cyber access, cyber targeting) rather than a single specialization
- Knowledge of the Cyber Tasking Cycle (CTC), Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and target intelligence coordination processes
- Knowledge of Cyber Effects and Information Operations (IO)/Information Advantage Operations planning and execution
- Experience with Joint Cyber Operations in support of National Defense
- Demonstrated initiative and prior experience mentoring or leading junior/journeyman planning staff
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently under compressed timelines
Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance
The base pay range for this position in select locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.$116,900 - $243,100 USDEqual Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Requesting An Accommodation Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
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