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Job Summary
JCS is seeking an experienced Cyber Intelligence Planner to assist in the development of intelligence plans, procedures, and operational products that support mission success for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The ideal candidate will use intelligence capabilities, collection, analysis, and targeting, into operational planning working collaboratively with interagency partners, to gain valuable experience supporting contingency planning, mission integration, and effects-based operations in a dynamic national security environment. This role involves participating in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of cyber actions, and synchronizing intelligence activities to support organizational objectives in cyberspace.
Join a mission-driven team in Arlington, VA, supporting CISA’s critical mission to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure. This onsite role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals to tackle some of the nation’s most complex cybersecurity challenges, and make a meaningful impact on the safety and security of the American people.  
What’s in it for you: 

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.  
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.  
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.  
• A robust benefits package: 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance  
  • Life insurance  
  • Short-and-long term disability  
  • Paid time off (PTO)  
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match 
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program  
  • And more! 

  
  What you will do:

• The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
• Provide intelligence support and coordination to offer a holistic analysis of the cyber threat environment, enabling informed decision-making for cyber defense operations.
• Synchronize intelligence resources with planning and management processes for crisis and steady-state operations.
• Coordinate intelligence activities with CISA’s Key Intelligence Official (KIO) and CISA Intel to ensure alignment with agency priorities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Intelligence Community (IC) partners to integrate IC input into joint cyber defense plans.
• Support the identification and submission of Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs), Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), and Collection Requirements (CRs) to address cyber threats and operational gaps.
• Monitor for emerging cyber threats and changes to the threat landscape; conduct continuous analysis to inform strategy.
• Respond to RFIs and provide relevant intelligence to support plan development, scenario building, and decision-making.
• Support classification reviews and facilitate the downgrading of intelligence products when appropriate.
• Develop intelligence annexes, appendices, and briefings for leadership and external partners.
• Support the creation of frameworks and procedures for formalizing intelligence support and coordination within the agency.
• Prepare meeting agendas, schedules, and documentation for working groups and senior advisory councils.
• Measure effectiveness of intelligence support and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Integrate private sector cyber threat intelligence with USG intelligence to create a comprehensive view of the threat landscape.
• Coordinate analytics exchanges with USG and IC partners to develop collaborative concepts and joint operational activities.
• Support program management functions for compartmented intelligence programs to ensure they align with CISA’s strategic objectives.

What you will bring: 

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Top-Secret clearance and obtain and retain SCI eligibility/access during the performance of the contract.
• 4+ years of relevant intelligence or operational planning experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and risk management principles 
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders 
• Ability to interpret complex threat intelligence and translate it into clear, actionable plans 
• Ability to collaborate with other cyber operations planners to identify, validate, and levy requirements for collection and analysis.
• Ability to ensure all intelligence-related activities comply with DHS and CISA policies.
• Experience working in cross-functional, often classified, environments

How will you wow us:

• Relevant certifications in intelligence analysis.
• Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA.

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients 
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions 
• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery 
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process 
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! 
• Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. 

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $115,000 to $140,000.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 

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