Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner (Level III) at Athenix Cyber & SIGINT Solutions, LLC

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

217000.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyberspace operations planning, Joint operations planning, Joint Training System, Exercise design, War gaming, Tabletop exercises, Mission rehearsal, Strategic planning, Operational planning, Data analysis, After-action reporting, Stakeholder briefing, Mentoring, Joint planning methodologies, DoD cyber training

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Description Athenix Solutions group is looking for a Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner to serve as key personnel on a large-scale DoD/DoW cyber training and exercise program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role provides senior-level planning expertise supporting cyberspace training, exercises, mission rehearsals, and force development activities. The successful candidate will lead and integrate joint planning efforts across multiple organizations, support event design and execution, and provide analysis and assessment to inform readiness and operational outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the senior planner supporting cyberspace training, exercise, and mission rehearsal activities Apply Joint Training System (JTS) and joint planning methodologies across the full event life cycle (requirements, planning, execution, assessment) Lead development of exercise concepts, scenarios, objectives, and planning artifacts Support war games, tabletop exercises (TTXs), and large-scale training events Coordinate planning efforts across government organizations, service components, and external partners Provide subject-matter expertise in cyberspace operations planning at the operational and strategic levels Support event execution, observation, and collection of planning and training data Develop after-action reports (AARs), assessments, and recommendations to improve training effectiveness Brief senior stakeholders on planning approach, execution status, risks, and outcomes Mentor junior planners and analysts supporting planning and exercise activities This position may require some CONUS & OCONUS travel. Requirements Active Top Secret / SCI w/Polygraph clearance 8+ years of experience in joint operations planning, cyberspace operations planning, or related operational disciplines 3+ years of experience leading planning teams in a joint or operational environment Demonstrated experience supporting joint, interagency, or combatant-level planning efforts Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leaders Desired Qualifications: Joint Operations Planner experience in multiple areas of responsibility (AORs) Experience planning, conducting, or directly supporting cyber operations at the tactical or operational level Familiarity with: Joint Publication 3-12 (Cyberspace Operations) Joint Publication 5-0 (Joint Planning) Joint planning and execution processes Experience supporting training and exercise missions in classified environments Strong customer engagement and collaborative problem-solving skills Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading joint planning efforts for cyberspace training, exercises, and mission rehearsals. The planner will develop scenarios, coordinate across organizations, and provide assessments to improve operational readiness.