Future Operations (FUOPS) Cybersecurity Planner

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Future Operations (FUOPS) Cybersecurity Planner . Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a FUOPS Cybersecurity Planner , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in supporting the J63 Plans and Exercises team, ensuring the effective implementation of cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a direct interface with military and government leadership within USCENTCOM and its Service Components, supporting J63 Plans and Exercises.

• Facilitate theater-wide collaboration on cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance through meetings, VTCs, email, and other communication methods.

• Distribute and update cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures to USCENTCOM Components.

• Provide cybersecurity support to USCENTCOM AOR Network Operations (NETOPS) Centers as required.

• Interpret, analyze, produce, and execute theater-wide cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and tactics.

• Coordinate and participate in cybersecurity risk analysis, assessments, and scoping missions.

• Review current intelligence for relevant threats and develop appropriate actions and responses.

• Track compliance reporting for USCENTCOM orders and document cybersecurity policies and guidance.

• Participate in mission assurance working groups and conduct mission assurance analysis for J6 networks and missions.

• Plan and coordinate defensive cyber operations for theater defensive cyber forces.

• Analyze and recommend technology deployments to maximize defensive cyber operations effectiveness.

• Develop technology strategies, including evaluations and decision points for J6 leadership.

• Support the command exercise program by developing cyber inputs for exercises and writing cyber annexes to command orders.

• Represent CCJ6 equities during Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), conferences, working groups, and contingency planning actions throughout the USCENTCOM AOR.

• Support coalition interoperability, engagement activities, and cybersecurity cooperation.

• Coordinate with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) technicians for planning and support of CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) requirements, operations, and expansion.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Project/Task Sr Manager must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

• Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• Experience: 5+ years of related experience

• Required Skills:

  • Proven ability to plan, install, integrate, operate, and maintain complex tactical and garrison communications and IT systems within a large network enterprise.

  • Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense/War, Service, and Joint Task Force (JTF) communications policies and procedures.

  • Experience in communications operations, planning, and intelligence.

  • Ability to brief senior military and government leaders, including Partner Nations.

  • Significant experience with USCENTCOM operations, AOR, and staff work.

  • Ability to function as a current and future operations action officer.

  • Experience with Microsoft systems/applications and cybersecurity best practices.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Desired skills:

  • Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders (U.S. and foreign).

  • Familiarity with information platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana.

  • Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.

  • Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment.

  • Master’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Required Security clearance level: must have an active/current TS/SCI clearance

• US citizenship required due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement

• Must be able to work on site, not a remote role.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

#ARMA

#CENTCOM/CITS

#GDITPRIORITY

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required