Job Abstract

Job Description: Intelligence Planner - Joint Cyber Defense Center 

Intelligence Support and Coordination

 
Position Overview:

The Intelligence Planner at the JCDC Planning Office plays a critical role in supporting the coordination and integration of intelligence activities to provide timely and accurate threat assessments for cyber defense operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in developing detailed intelligence plans and demonstrating proficiency in collaborating with cyber operations planners and intelligence community partners.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and Maintain Relationships: Collaborate with relevant intelligence community partners to ensure input into JCDC joint cyber defense plans and priority areas.
• Collaboration with Analysts: Work closely with intelligence analysts and targeting organizations involved in related areas.
• Identification of Intelligence Requirements: Support the identification and submission of Key Intelligence Questions, Priority Intelligence Requirements, and Collection Requirements aligned with JCDC priorities.
• Threat Monitoring: Monitor emerging cyber threats and changes to the threat environment.
• Intelligence Integration: Analyze and integrate cyber threat intelligence from industry partners into planning processes.
• Planning Support: Receive and review planning guidance, determine intelligence needs, and facilitate intelligence support in collaboration with relevant IC partners.
• Analysis and Integration: Identify, analyze, and integrate cyber threat intelligence into core planning team activities, including scenario development, plan objectives, and response to requests for information.
• Meeting Support: Attend and support regular planning meetings, respond to ad hoc requests, and maintain RFI tools for timely responses.
• Classification Support: Assist in verifying classification of cyber defense plans and associated intelligence, and work to downgrade products as needed.
• Briefing Preparation: Develop intelligence annexes, appendices, and briefings for JCDC leadership, Senior Advisory Council, and external partners as required.
• Process Development: Develop frameworks, processes, and procedures for intelligence support and coordination within JCDC.
• Communication and Coordination: Support communication and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and track action items. Prepare briefing materials for senior leadership and partners.
•  Effectiveness Measurement: Measure effectiveness of intelligence support and provide recommendations for improvement as required.
• Program Management: Support program management functions related to compartmented intelligence programs aligned with JCDC objectives
• Sector Integration: Develop methodologies for incorporating private sector cyber threat intelligence into JCDC support.
• Analytic Exchanges: Coordinate and conduct analytic exchanges with USG IC partners to develop collaborative concepts and support for JCDC operational activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in intelligence planning and collaboration with cyber operations planners.
• Proficiency in intelligence analysis and integration
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience working with intelligence community partners.
• Knowledge of cyber threat landscape and industry intelligence sources.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

Join us in our mission to provide a holistic view of the cyber threat environment and support informed decision-making for cyber defense operations.

Location

• Arlington, VA - potential telework