TS/SCI Required -- Operational Planning Manager

Description
The Senior Leader SME shall provide support across the entire command. All SMEs will be centrally managed but may be assigned to work in separate directorates within the command centered on their individual skill set or knowledge base. All SMEs shall be able to communicate at the highest command levels internal and external to the command, taking guidance from the Commander, Deputy Commander, Executive Director (EXDIR), and Joint Director (JDIR) leadership. The SMEs should be able to perform at a principal level of support for the various functions they perform. These SMEs are among the thought leaders for the command and must be able to work independently with minimum or no guidance.
All SME's shall:
Provide expert strategic and technical communication
Provide principal level of support for identified areas
Be familiar with commercial industry and government developed cyber security technologies that enable a layered defensive strategy across large enterprise networked environments
Provide Cyber, Technology, Strategic and Military Operations subject matter expertise
Work with Senior Leadership to plan, develop, and implement the Commander's highest priorities and future concepts
Integrate and influence cross-functional concepts that align to CE's high interest plans
Develop technical papers, white papers, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system and operational view diagrams, system architecture, network diagrams, and network architectures
Participate in cyber panels, meetings, and working groups as a subject matter expert and advisor as it pertains to CE's engagements
Coordinate with all applicable staff elements, Service Cyber Components, Combatant Command (CCMD), components, and other partners/agencies with cyber related missions
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Leader SME shall:
Compose Cyberspace orders and directives involving complex policy and doctrinal issues, e.g. dual chain of commands with conflicting priorities and strategies; responsibility, authority, and enforcement deficits.
Assist in the creation and dissemination of orders directing maneuver, fires and effects in a non-homogeneous cyber environment.
Monitor and evaluate National, Joint Component and internal operations, which may provide opportunities for the command to exercise additional authorities to meet objectives.
Develop, evaluate, and advise the command on future operations effecting the three levels of cyberspace operations (physical, logical, and persona).
Provide planning expertise to Crisis Action and Operational planning.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 17 years of overall related experience or Masters with 15 years of prior relevant experience. Additional related years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
IAT Level II (Security +, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SSCP, GICSP)
Experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) working with large data sets
Good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience with the Joint Planning Process
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) I/II
Experience leading or participating in Joint Planning Group or Operational Planning Team
Combatant Command J5 or J35 experience
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $93.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.