
Cyber Operations CONOPS SME – Military Operations Analyst 5
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Suffolk • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serve as a key member of a multi disciplinary team of operational military subject matter experts and operations research analysts focused on advancing future Joint Force CONOPS research and development.
- Apply strong knowledge of current and emerging operational requirements and capabilities across the Combatant Commands, Military Services, Joint Staff, and other warfighting organizations.
- Develop U.S. Joint Cyber Operations concepts, including Joint Concepts, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), integrating emerging warfighting approaches into a joint, all domain framework.
- Provide subject matter expertise in support of studies for senior military decision makers related to CONOPS development, projected force structure design, and targeted technology integration.
- Lead small teams or task areas in support of larger program objectives.
- Travel as required to support FCD priorities
Requirements
- 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
- At least 10 years of current cyber domain CONOPS execution and/or development experience.
- Recent experience as a senior military cyber warfare officer.
- Strong background in Joint all domain operations, with particular expertise in the cyber domain.
- Demonstrated ability to develop threat informed Joint Concepts, CONOPS, and CONEMPs based on future operating environments and pacing cyber threats.
- Expertise in analyzing advanced cyber threats, adversary tactics, and vulnerabilities to inform Joint Force design, development, and modernization.
- Proven ability to assess Joint Force cyber operational readiness, identifying capability shortfalls and readiness risks for current and future forces.
- Experience planning and executing analytic activities such as wargames, modeling, and assessments to refine cyber operational approaches and support future joint concept development.
- Proficiency in evaluating joint warfighting approaches in Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environments, with an emphasis on integrating cyber effects.
- Strong ability to produce clear, decision ready papers and briefings for senior leaders on complex cyber warfighting challenges and capability needs.
- Experience translating complex analytical findings into DOTMLPF P aligned recommendations for cyber force structure, doctrine, training, and capability development.
- Familiarity with the Joint Force Requirements Process (formerly JCIDS) and the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process to advocate for future capabilities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new organizational structures, technologies, and employment concepts for planning and CONOPS development.
- Strong project management and/or Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) skills.
- Ability to think creatively and operate effectively within a high performing, collaborative team environment.
- Ability to coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to identify problems, clarify objectives, and drive effective solutions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work within secure, confined facilities as required.
- Experience supporting analytical studies related to military operations.
- Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Benefits
- best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- financial planning tools
- life insurance
- employee discounts
- paid holidays and paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cyber domain CONOPS executionJoint Concepts developmentthreat informed Joint Conceptscyber operational readiness assessmentwargames planning and executionmodeling and assessmentsDOTMLPF P aligned recommendationsAnti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environmentscyber threat analysisvulnerability assessment
Soft Skills
project managementJoint Operational Planning Process (JOPP)creative thinkingcollaborative team environmentproblem identification and clarificationeffective solution drivingoral communicationwritten communicationadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Active TS/SCI clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) eligibility