Leidos · 1 day ago
Information Operations SME - Cyber Ops
Odenton, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is a company that delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of talented individuals dedicated to customer success. They are seeking an Information Operations Subject Matter Expert to provide expert guidance and direction for planning activities supporting the United States Cyber Command. The role involves developing strategies, leading teams, and ensuring successful operational outcomes in the field of Cyber Warfare.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Subject Matter Expertise to USCYBERCOM J3/CNMF/JTF-ARES leadership on range of Information Operations activities, to include strategic to tactical level guidance and planning support for offensive and defensive cyber operations
Develop Information Operations strategy and associated documentation in support Agency objectives, identifying and offering solutions to gaps in capabilities
Lead and mentor elements engaged in CO as to use of Information Operations, with focus on ensuring successful operational outcomes that meet Agency objectives
Support continual skill development within all elements supporting CO through emphasis on coordination with training and exercise support staff to develop structured and ad hoc training
Manage staff function to ensure operational demands are met
Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain
Support Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) development and implementation
Incorporate outcomes of Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT) into operational planning and execution
Provide leadership and situational awareness across range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs
Develop and review specific Information Operations plans and guidance for integration into broader planning activities and to ensure that execution and resource allocation decisions align with organization objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of threats within the Information Environment and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities
Analyze and assess internal and external partner Information Operations capabilities and execution
Support transition of operational planning efforts to current operations
Navigate organizational structure, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elements
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organizational cyber objectives
Support continual operational improvement through development, implementation, and coordination of continual feedback loop, ensuring assessments of operational outcomes are provided to executing entities and Agency J3/CNMF/JTF-ARES leadership
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required
BA/BS degree within Computer Science and related fields, National Security Studies, Data Science or Analytics, Intelligence studies, and Information Warfare or Information Operations
Ten years' or greater experience within Information Operations, supporting integration of Information Warfare into kinetic and non-kinetic operations from tactical to strategic levels
Demonstrated understanding of Joint targeting, intelligence analysis and intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IBP), and general applications of Center of Gravity (COG) analysis
Demonstrated knowledge of Joint planning process and applicable Joint doctrine as applied to Information Operations support to Cyber Operations
Demonstrated experience with coordination and integration of related capabilities and their associated activities
Possess prior experience in one or more of the following fields: Psychological Operations (PSYOP) / Military Information Support Operations (MISO); Military Deception (MILDEC); Operations Security (OPSEC); Electronic Warfare (EW); Cyberspace Operations; or intelligence operations
Graduate of service-provided Information Operations training
Understanding underlying Information Operations support needs, topics, and focus areas across range of CO
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)
Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings
Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines
Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers
Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals
Preferred
Masters' Degree within field of National Security Studies, Data Science or Analytics, Intelligence studies, Information Warfare or Information Operations, or Computer Science and related fields
Joint or service-level Information Operations planning experience
Graduate of service-provided advanced Information Operations schooling
Intimate familiarity with Agency organizational structure and mission
Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains
Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes
Experience with Space-enabled CO
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate
Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations
Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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