Job Abstract

Job Title: Cyber Operations Planner III

(Cyber Adversary-Focused Planning and Coordination)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Cyber Operations Planning III and Coordination Specialist. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that CISA's capabilities are effectively integrated into whole-of-government cyber campaign planning efforts and interagency initiatives. This position will support coordination efforts for the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) and contribute to the development of cyber campaign plans.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

·        Support coordination for all JRTF-related meetings, including the Executive Steering Group (ESG), Strategic Coordination Group (SCG), and action officer level working groups.

• Manage meeting logistics.
• Maintain coordination with JRTF members and external partners.
• Develop briefing materials for leadership.
• Provide subject matter expertise on interagency coordination and combating ransomware.

·        Assist in coordinating ransomware efforts across the agency to ensure CISA equities are understood and integrated into JRTF planning and operations.

·        Support the JCDC Planning Office's role in the development of cyber campaign plans.

·        Develop, implement, and document repeatable methods and processes to unify CSD efforts and capabilities in support of cyber threat-focused planning and plan execution activities.

·        Develop innovative ideas and concepts to expand CSD's contributions to and equities within unified USG campaign plans and other partner- sponsored or whole-of-government activities to counter, deter, or deny nation-state cyber threats.

·        Prepare meeting agendas, meeting materials, attend project meetings, and prepare and distribute meeting minutes. Capture and track meeting action items.

·        Coordinate document reviews across working group members, consolidate feedback, and prepare revised documents.

·        Support the preparation of outreach materials, such as slick sheets, and other correspondence in engaging working group members.

·        Assist JCDC Planning Office participation in interagency and White House-led meetings by developing talking points, briefing materials, meeting notes, and summaries of conclusions.

·        Support JCDC Planning Office in program management functions related to compartmented intelligence programs, ensuring alignment with JCDC objectives and furthering joint cyber defense planning efforts.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or a related field or equivalent experience

·        Experience in coordinating interagency efforts and working with external partners.

·        Strong understanding of cyber threat landscape and experience in combating ransomware.

·        Excellent organizational and communication skills.

·        Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

·        Experience in program management is desirable.

·        Minimum of 8+ years of experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyberoperations. This experience 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.

·        Experience in cyber incident management is preferred.

·        Must have a TS and SCI eligibility

Location: Arlington, VA and teleworking

This is a hybrid position and candidates must be in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the position