Cyber Security Strategic Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number: 28785

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $94,520.00 - $195,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Level of Experience: SeniorHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

• Develop IO annexes and integration plans for cyber operations, ensuring seamless synchronization of PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, DDA, and PA activities
• Analyze adversary information environments and recommend tailored disruption or influence strategies
• Coordinate with intelligence, planning, and targeting cells to refine IO objectives, effects, and assessment criteria
• Lead IO-focused wargames, red‑team exercises, and simulations to stress‑test plans and validate tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Draft and deliver briefings, directives, and staff summaries for senior leaders and joint force commanders
• Serve as the primary liaison to PSYOP and cyber exploitation units, both service and coalition, to facilitate cross‑domain integration
• Monitor and report campaign effectiveness, incorporating lessons learned into iterative planning cycles
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to professional development programs on IO doctrine and best practices

Level 3: 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Level 4: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.

Level 5: 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.

• 5+ years of direct IO planning experience supporting joint or service level cyber or information campaigns
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Thorough understanding of Joint Publication 3‑13.2 (Information Operations) and CYBERCOM planning processes
• Proven ability to draft operational orders, fragmentary orders, and detailed IO annexes under tight timelines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with track record of briefing Flag officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance

• JMTC Graduate
• DOPC graduate
• Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Cyber Operations, or related discipline
• Prior experience on USCYBERCOM J39 or Service IO staff
• Military background in IO, intelligence planning, or cyber planning, including one or more of the following MOS/AFSC/Rating codes:
  • Army: ASI P4/3H; FA30
  • Navy: Information Warfare Officer (1810)
  • Air Force: 14F/FX
  • Marine Corps: 0550 (Psychological Operations Officer); 0520, 0521 (Psychological Operations Marine)
• Hands‑on experience with IO tool
• Familiarity with DoD cyberspace policy, OPSEC Planner Experience, and DDA planning
• Demonstrated leadership in joint or coalition exercises and live operations

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.