Description & Requirements
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ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner Lead to join our team in the Fort Meade, MD . This is an onsite position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and acting as a full participant in JPGs and OPG/OPT developing and integrating cyber capabilities into plans, and in support of Combatant Commander planning efforts.
• Coordinating cyberspace operations planning activities through the IJSTO to include Evaluation Request and Response Messages, SAP procedures, and the RAPCO.
• Thinking independently and serves as an advanced technical expert of all planning methodologies and applications in all phases of military operations, providing analytical expertise and expert knowledge of operational design, Joint Operation Planning, and APEX
• Establishing joint operation planning objectives in support of combat and contingency operations without supervision
• Ability to independently coordinate the development of cyberspace operations plans, contingency plans, CONOPs, and orders.
• Providing extensive technical expertise; leads and participates in all phases and steps of the JOPP and APEX activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a Joint Operation Planner and a complete working knowledge of the JOPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats and guidance
• Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum specialized education in military joint operation planning through the JPME II. The JIOPC, or other similar military operation planning courses, may be substituted for JPME II.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing teams in a cyberspace environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 4+ years of planning experience may be substituted with completion of an advanced Service planner school (SAMS, SAASS, JAWS, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Experience working program activities in compliance with quality control activities.
• Experience working risk identification, management, and mitigation.
• Experience leading teams in a multi-agency, multi stakeholder environment.

Clearance Requirements:

• The ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance with CI Poly is required prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $152,300.00-$240,700.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it's employees beyond just compensation. ManTech's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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