Senior Cyber Operations Planner

Job Description Active Security Clearance at the TS/SCI Polygraph level is required. We are seeking a Cyber Operations Planner to join team Nyla in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will be instrumental in synchronizing joint cyber operations across DOD components, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and USCYBERCOM. You’ll align full-spectrum cyberspace operations—both Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)—with the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) objectives to support complex multi-domain campaigns. The annual base salary range for this role is $112,000-$132,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Required Skills Operational Frameworks: Deep proficiency aligning cyberspace operations with Joint Publication (JP 3-12), National Defense Strategy (NDS), and JSPS objectives. Methodology Expertise: In-depth working knowledge of DODIN operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) methodologies. Joint Planning Leadership: Hands-on experience leading or supporting JOPP and JOPP-C for full-spectrum operational environments. Artifact Generation: Demonstrated experience developing EXORDs, OPORDs, PLANORDs, and Support Plans (SP/FSP). Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or Engineering Management, PLUS 5+ years of professional systems engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 9+ years of hands-on technical systems engineering and architecture experience in lieu of a degree. Desired Skills Formal Cyber Planning Credentials: Completion of formal cyber planning courses, such as: Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC), Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course (JCOPC), DC3 Cyber Training Academy coursework. Domain Background: Previous experience supporting USCYBERCOM, a Service Cyber Component (ARCYBER, AFCYBER, FLTCYBER, MARFORCYBER), or a CCMD J6/J39 shop. Targeting & COA Formulation: Direct experience deconflicting operational targets via the Joint Targeting Cycle and translating high-level directives into actionable COAs. Wargaming & Exercises: Hands-on participation in planning, conducting, or supporting cyber tabletop exercises (TTXs) and operational assessments. About Nyla Technology Solutions Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done. If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, Benefits Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract! LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave! SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks! WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place. Nyla is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nyla Technology Solutions