Sr. Cyber Partner Integration Planner III

JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies.

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Summary:

JCS is seeking an experienced Sr. Cyber Partner Integration Planner to oversee and lead cybersecurity planning partner integration efforts in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, the ideal candidate will lead a team of three individuals in support to integrate partners from multiple teams with distinct disciplines into a unified planning effort in support of the enablement and execution of CISA cyber plans. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and communicator and will have experience leading partner teams of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!

What you will do:

Responsibilities:

The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Support the development of deliberate and crisis action plans that enable coordinated cyber defense operations, in coordination with USG, private sector, and state and local partners.
• Develop formal plans that leverage the full suite of United States Government (USG) and industry partner operational capabilities in support of cyber defense operations and cybersecurity resilience.
• Assist with piloting new approaches to actively impede or limit the effectiveness of malicious cyber activity for the protection of critical infrastructure through improving situational awareness, information sharing, and joint preparedness.
• Identify organizational capability, policy, and process gaps across CISA, USG, and outside stakeholders, and develop plans to refine and improve operational processes and procedures.
• Support CISA in developing and coordinating formal plans for cyber defense operations, to include deliberate and crisis action plans.
• Facilitate operational planning that aligns with policy guidance and agency priorities and authorities among partners—to include USG; state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies (SLTT); private industry; and international partners.
• Identify the scope of required planning and develop and manage working groups to ensure representation from all relevant stakeholders across the USG, SLTT, private industry, and international partners.
• Support working groups convened to develop JCDC frameworks, processes, and plans.
• Aid in developing preparatory briefings and talking points.
• Provide research, analysis and recommendations on existing cyber policy and doctrine.
• Support the execution of joint cyber defense plans.

To be successful, you should have:

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC)
• Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must obtain and retain a Top-Secret clearance and obtain and retain SCI eligibility/access during the performance of the contract.
• Will require DHS Fitness Determination to perform work.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyber operations.
• Will be responsible for the performance of the work and provide overall direction to Contractor personnel working under this contract.
• Expertise in communication and coordination with internal and external partners, management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, and demonstrated capability in managing multitask contracts of the same or similar magnitude.
• Expertise in developing cyber exercises for CISA and its partners to test plans and capture lessons learned.
• Expertise in leading and measuring the effectiveness of cyber plans executed within real-world scenarios parameters and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Supports CISA's execution of its joint cyber planning authorities--including planning and coordinating with the Intelligence Community and other US Government partners, state and local governments, international partners, and the private sector.
• Support a variety of contract deliverables including but not limited to, developing working group schedules, management plans, and other management documentation to govern working group conduct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other proposal development tools.

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree is highly desired.

It is JCS’ policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.