Future Operations (FUOPS) Planner

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated and experienced FUOPS Planner to support the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program within the J6 Directorate at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. This position requires familiarity with the USCENTCOM mission and the ability to work collaboratively on challenging assignments related to cybersecurity, defensive cyber operations, and operational planning.

HOW A FUOPS PLANNER WILL Make an Impact:

The FUOPS Planner will play a critical role in supporting the J63 Plans and Exercises team, ensuring the effective implementation of cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a direct interface with military and government leadership within USCENTCOM and its Service Components, supporting J63 Plans and Exercises.
• Facilitate theater-wide collaboration on cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance through meetings, VTCs, email, and other communication methods.
• Distribute and update cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures to USCENTCOM Components.
• Provide cybersecurity support to USCENTCOM AOR Network Operations (NETOPS) Centers as required.
• Interpret, analyze, produce, and execute theater-wide cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and tactics.
• Coordinate and participate in cybersecurity risk analysis, assessments, and scoping missions.
• Review current intelligence for relevant threats and develop appropriate actions and responses.
• Track compliance reporting for USCENTCOM orders and document cybersecurity policies and guidance.
• Participate in mission assurance working groups and conduct mission assurance analysis for J6 networks and missions.
• Plan and coordinate defensive cyber operations for theater defensive cyber forces.
• Analyze and recommend technology deployments to maximize defensive cyber operations effectiveness.
• Develop technology strategies, including evaluations and decision points for J6 leadership.
• Support the command exercise program by developing cyber inputs for exercises and writing cyber annexes to command orders.
• Represent CCJ6 equities during Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), conferences, working groups, and contingency planning actions throughout the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Support coalition interoperability, engagement activities, and cybersecurity cooperation.
• Coordinate with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) technicians for planning and supporting CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) requirements, operations, and expansion.
• As needed, contribute to the design, planning, organization, and execution of Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises, or Field Training Exercises at the Combatant Command or Service-Component level.
• As needed, provide cybersecurity expertise and planning support in the development of exercise support plans for USCENTCOM exercises.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to plan, install, integrate, operate, and maintain complex tactical and garrison communications and IT systems within a large network enterprise.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense/War, Service, and Joint Task Force (JTF) communications policies and procedures.
• Experience in communications operations, planning, and intelligence.
• Ability to brief senior military and government leaders, including Partner Nations.
• Significant experience with USCENTCOM operations, AOR, and staff work.
• Ability to function as a current and future operations action officer.
• Experience with Microsoft systems/applications and cybersecurity best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education and Certifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 8 years of experience, or 13 years of total experience in lieu of a degree.

• Applicable DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Desired:

• Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders (U.S. and foreign).
• Familiarity with information platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana.
• Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.

• Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment.
• Master’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel, including OCONUS locations, to support USCENTCOM exercises.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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