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Unspecified
IT - Security
Tampa, FL (On-Site/Office)
Strategy, Plans, Exercises, and Policy Support Services - Cyber Operations
The Ascendancy Group's Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Overview
The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly qualified cyber operations planner to support strategic and operational planning efforts within USCENTCOM. This role integrates cyberspace operations into full-spectrum DoD planning and requires deep expertise in offensive and defensive cyber operations, policy coordination, and joint planning processes. The ideal candidate will possess advanced certifications, specialized training, and hands-on experience in high-level cyber planning environments.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Security Requirement: A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Provide subject matter expertise on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations during strategic and operational planning
• Participate in USCENTCOM planning teams to integrate cyberspace operations into full-spectrum DoD planning
• Includes OPLAN development, surveillance/reconnaissance, Operational Preparation of the Environment, Defend/Deter/Deny, Targeting/Fires/Strike
• Coordinate cyber plans, policies, and requirements with OSD, Joint Staff, USCYBERCOM, Services, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with the J3-Joint Cyber Center to develop and integrate command cyber plans, policies, and capability requirements
• Conduct Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations planning to support Cyberspace Operations
• Enable Information Operations through cyber planning, including MISO, Electronic Warfare, Deception, and Special Technical Operations
• Support Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational planning efforts
• Includes crisis action, deliberate, contingency, and global campaign planning
• Provide expertise on Staff Action Officer duties for coordination and deconfliction of DoD plans and operations
• Coordinate with USCENTCOM J6 planners to reduce overlap and resolve conceptual conflicts
Position Requirements:
• Certification in accordance with DoD Directive 8570.01M at Level 1 or higher
• Graduate of the Joint Information/Cyberspace Operations Planner Course
• 3+ years of cyber planning experience in a Joint or Combined Command Headquarters, NSA, or USCYBERCOM
• Strong understanding of Joint Planning Processes and Cyber Operations doctrine
• Ability to work across multiple agencies and command structures
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Experience with strategic-level policy development and operational integration
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
The Ascendancy Group's Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Overview
The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly qualified cyber operations planner to support strategic and operational planning efforts within USCENTCOM. This role integrates cyberspace operations into full-spectrum DoD planning and requires deep expertise in offensive and defensive cyber operations, policy coordination, and joint planning processes. The ideal candidate will possess advanced certifications, specialized training, and hands-on experience in high-level cyber planning environments.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Security Requirement: A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Provide subject matter expertise on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations during strategic and operational planning
• Participate in USCENTCOM planning teams to integrate cyberspace operations into full-spectrum DoD planning
• Includes OPLAN development, surveillance/reconnaissance, Operational Preparation of the Environment, Defend/Deter/Deny, Targeting/Fires/Strike
• Coordinate cyber plans, policies, and requirements with OSD, Joint Staff, USCYBERCOM, Services, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with the J3-Joint Cyber Center to develop and integrate command cyber plans, policies, and capability requirements
• Conduct Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations planning to support Cyberspace Operations
• Enable Information Operations through cyber planning, including MISO, Electronic Warfare, Deception, and Special Technical Operations
• Support Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational planning efforts
• Includes crisis action, deliberate, contingency, and global campaign planning
• Provide expertise on Staff Action Officer duties for coordination and deconfliction of DoD plans and operations
• Coordinate with USCENTCOM J6 planners to reduce overlap and resolve conceptual conflicts
Position Requirements:
• Certification in accordance with DoD Directive 8570.01M at Level 1 or higher
• Graduate of the Joint Information/Cyberspace Operations Planner Course
• 3+ years of cyber planning experience in a Joint or Combined Command Headquarters, NSA, or USCYBERCOM
• Strong understanding of Joint Planning Processes and Cyber Operations doctrine
• Ability to work across multiple agencies and command structures
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Experience with strategic-level policy development and operational integration
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
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