Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Public Policy, or related field, plus 9 years of Joint Operational Planning experience, including 5 years in cybersecurity or IT operations.
Alternatively, an associate's degree with 11 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in cybersecurity or IT operations.
Or a high school diploma with 13 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in cybersecurity or IT operations.
Proven experience in developing and maintaining operational plans and procedures.
Strong understanding of Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and its integration with cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior subject-matter expert in Joint Command and Control (C2) and cybersecurity integration.
Act as a J6 representative in Operational Planning Teams, advocating for communications and IT requirements.
Develop and maintain Annex K for various operational plans, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and interoperability needs.
Ensure J6 support is integrated into crisis and contingency planning.
Develop and refine cybersecurity and C2 strategies aligned with organizational and government objectives.
Facilitate readiness reporting and coordinate Continuity of Operations planning.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance on policy interpretation and C2 planning.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Joint Command and Control Operations Planner to join our team in Doral, FL.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serves as a senior subject-matter expert in Joint Command and Control (C2), integrating cybersecurity, IT operations, and communications systems into operational planning across all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP). Provides expert guidance on how J6 equities shape mission analysis, COA development, COA comparison, COA decision, and plan/order production.
Acts as a J6 representative during Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), working groups, and boards. Advocates for communications, cyber, and IT requirements; ensures C2 capabilities are accurately captured in planning artifacts; and synchronizes J6 inputs with other functional and component staff sections.
Develops, refines, and maintains Annex K (Communications Systems) for OPLANs, CONPLANs, OPORDs, and FRAGORDs. Ensures Annex K accurately reflects theater communications architecture, cybersecurity requirements, spectrum considerations, interoperability constraints, and mission-specific C2 capabilities.
Ensure J6 support is programmed, planned, and addressed in crisis and contingency planning and day to day operations.
Plays a key role in developing and refining cybersecurity, IT, and C2 strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals, Combatant Command objectives, and U.S. Government policy direction.
Be prepared to facilitate readiness reporting (DRRS) and coordinate Continuity of Operations planning and execution.
Provides direction, mentorship, and technical guidance to subordinate staff on policy interpretation, JOPP participation, C2 planning, and Annex K development.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Public Policy, or related field. AND Nine (9) or more years professional experience in Joint Operational Planning, with five (5) or more years of which in cybersecurity or IT operations, policy analysis, integration, and compliance
OR associates degree and eleven (11) years of relevant experience with five (5) of those years focused on cybersecurity or IT operations, policy analysis, integration, and compliance
OR high school diploma and thirteen (13) years of relevant experience with five (5) of those years focused on cybersecurity or IT operations, policy analysis, integration, and compliance
Proven experience in developing and maintaining operational plans and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Public Policy, or related field
Experience with incident response and crisis management. Knowledge of Government operational planning methodologies (e.g., Joint Planning Process).
Operations and planning experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or Component down to an 0-6 Level Command is desired.
Graduate of a military Intermediate Level School, Top Level School, and or a certified school trained planner school (e.g., SAW, MAWS, JAWS, WTI)
Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current/active Secret security clearance.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
About ManTech International
ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
