Cyber Plans Programming And Policy Advisor

Join a critical national defense team as a senior Cyber Operations Planner/Manager, leading strategic cyberspace and information operations. This GG-15 position requires an expert in military operations and advanced management principles to develop and implement robust cyber defense strategies.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead and manage diverse teams in developing operational policies, plans, and courses of action for cyberspace operations.
• Apply advanced joint cyberspace and information operations planning concepts, principles, and practices.
• Interpret and apply cyberspace policy and doctrine to ensure effective operational execution.
• Oversee staff management, assignment, and resource allocation for cyber programs.
• Contribute to the development, interpretation, and application of organizational regulations and policy for cyberspace missions.
• Conduct analytical studies to identify and implement improvements in program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide input on planning, programming, and budgeting cycles for cyber capability acquisition.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to synchronize cyber planning efforts.
• Communicate complex technical and strategic information clearly to senior officials and diverse stakeholders.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** Demonstrated expert-level experience (equivalent to GG-15/GS-15) in applying joint cyberspace and information operations planning, with significant recent experience in cyberspace operations.

* Proven ability to lead large, functionally diverse teams in developing operational policies and plans. * Mastery of advanced management and organizational principles, including planning, programming, and evaluation methods. * Familiarity with broad military operations and their application to national defense missions.

• **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):**

* Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's mission, authorities, and cyber program partners. * Understanding of cyber operations support processes, including cryptologic capabilities. * Skill in analytical and evaluative methods for program improvement. * Proficiency in planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, and financial restrictions. * Strong relationship-building skills with internal/external cyber partners. * Exceptional written and oral communication, capable of engaging senior officials and diverse entities.

• *Conditions of Employment:**
• This is a Special Sensitive position, requiring eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Requires signing a non-disclosure agreement.
• Designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP), requiring initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.