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Job Description:

Parsons is hiring a Military C4 Plans and Operations Specialist to apply advanced military principles, theories, concepts, and recommendations to the USCYBERCOM Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Directorate (J6). You will contribute to developing strategies, conduct sophisticated synthesis of military and technical writings, and ensure managerial proficiency in support of military requirements for the entirety of the C4 Directorate. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide technical and functional expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) and Service strategy, policy, planning and cyberspace operations
• Provide document review, analyze issues, prepare comments and coordinate with leadership on policy, doctrine, legislation and Command processes
• Support the inter-agency coordination of decision documents via electronic dissemination to support consistent understanding and cognizance with respect to the Directorate’s position on sensitive issues
• Draft and coordinate analysis in support of USCYBERCOM leaderships to accomplish coordinated responses with internal and external stakeholders
• Engage Government leadership regularly to ensure consistency and accuracy regarding J6 posture on time-sensitive tasks
• Provide time-sensitive task analysis in response to USCYBERCOM and DoD-derived requests
• Assist in the development of summary planning documentation to support engagements and provide weekly support updates designed to track time-sensitive tasks and business, both internal and external to USCYBERCOM, a full range of tasks and commitments related to DoD cyber policy, National and International cyber policy, as well as activity that entails senior leadership commitment and readiness
• Assist Government leadership to integrate and execute Command initiatives and objectives, while developing concepts of operation and doctrine pertaining to cyber operations
• Assist the J6 Directorate in communicating their efforts and initiatives to by engaging with stakeholders, workforce, and partners
• Utilize task management system to track, manage, and complete actions
• Monitor and ensure compliance to all quality assurance procedures and evaluate all task comments and responses

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph required for consideration
• 8+ years of experience in DoD/Service-level strategy, policy, planning and operations
• 3+ years DoD/Service Component staff experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline in the area of expertise from an accredited college or university

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• DoD requirements definition process, capability requirements management, capabilities development, and systems acquisition support
• Systems engineering
• DoD Joint planning experience
• Decision analysis experience, including the DoD Risk Assessment methodologies, Course of Action development, and resourcing impacts
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• One of following security certifications (active status): CGRC, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP - (minimum DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification)
• Knowledge and application of DoD cybersecurity policy, strategy, and doctrine
• Ability to brief analysis to flag-level leaders via oral, written, and multimedia presentations

Location: Fort Meade/Columbia, MD (Customer Site – CANX)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!