Senior Intelligence Planner

Job Title: Intelligence Planner Senior
Location: Ft. Meade, MD - Travel may be required up to 20%
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: N/A

** This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

About the Company
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter.With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.
ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Intelligence Planner to join our team. In this role, you will support USCYBERCOM J2 intelligence production.Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD. Mission areas for Intelligence Planner assistance include, but not limited to, development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Additionally, planners assist with red teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support in the conduct of Cyberspace Intelligence planning activities in support of USCYBERCOM missions and recommend efficient use of resources throughout all planning effort.
• Reviews and reports on Strategic Guidance applicable to cyberspace intelligence operations.
• Coordinates production of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans.
• Assesses Intelligence Planning and recommends production adjustments as necessary.
• Ensures intelligence planning activities are integrated and synchronized with J3, J5 and J7 battle rhythms as well as the planning of Cyberspace Intelligence Operations.
• Assists the government personnel focal points to the Joint Planning Group (JPG) and/or Operational Planning Team (OPT) for all intelligence support activities and able to communicate feedback to the J2/JIOC matrix team.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates an intelligence task list that identifies intelligence support products and designates divisions within the J2 responsible for completion.
• Identifies, coordinates, and deconflicts deadlines and overall scope for intelligence production requests (PR) and services.
• Coordinates and articulates requirements for JIPOE and other products that support planning. Coordinates production of Functional Support Plans (FSP) (when required).
• Documents Operating Instructions (Ols) for Command wide programs and initiatives as assigned by the Government.
• Provides a full range of policy and strategy support to assist the Intelligence Directorates' policy and strategy professionals).
• Provides full-range coordination with command partners, both foreign and domestic, to inform the intelligence Directorate leadership assisting them in strategic decision-making and building of intelligence/information flow, Activities include, but are not limited to: Managing portfolios of foreign and domestic partners for various governmental requirements; utilizing the interagency process to enable information sharing agreements; coordinating within the command, IC, and USG to enable whole of government strategic decision-making, including:
  • Collects information about command partner concerning cyber intelligence capabilities and needs and develops strategies to establish, develop, and maintain partnerships enabling enhanced analytic production and achievement of command strategies.
  • Identifies, coordinates, and deconflicts partner intelligence requests for information. Integrates CCMDs, service components, IC, and NSA into engagements as necessary to ensure intelligence expertise and to deconflict and synchronize with other efforts.
  • Works collaboratively with a broad range of Intelligence and Defense professionals and is capable of capturing and synthesizing a common picture of the current state of the Command, and then developing approaches to address shortfalls.
  • Develops methodologies for tracking Command progress against strategic initiatives and policy implementation. Demonstrates proficiency and timeliness if drafting and responding tasks related to policy and strategy inquiries.
  • Uses of intelligence tools and databases, to include Intellipedia, SharePoint, PAC, BICES, Chippewa, Stoneghost, Ispace, and others as necessary.
• Provide support to meetings related to assigned area of responsibility as required.

Qualifications
Required:

• Active TS/ SCI clearance
• Master's degree
• 12 years of professional experience in program/project management
  • Bachelor's degree and 17 years of experience can be substituted for Master's Degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be a US citizen

Desired:

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
• Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology Demonstrates ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.
• Demonstrates in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrates ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.