Cyber Partner Integration Planner II

Knowesis • Arlington, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Position: Cyber Partner Integration Planner II
Location: Arlington, VA
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Top-Secret
Status: Contingent upon contract award

Knowesis is seeking a Cyber Partner Integration Planner II to support the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency mission to lead the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation’s physical and cyber infrastructure.

To be eligible for this position, candidate must have a Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 8 years of experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyber operations.
Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of partners, preferably including private sector partners, on complex cybersecurity topics.
Must have a high degree of sound, independent judgment to effectively resolve problems and issues.
Must possess highly effective oral and written communication skills to facilitate coordination with multiple entities to provide expert analytical services and advice.

Preferred Qualifications: