Information Operations SME - Cyber Ops

Company: Leidos
Location: Odenton
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! The Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Your greatest work is ahead! The National Security Sector (NSS) is hiring for an Information Operations Subject Matter Expert to provide expert guidance and direction to planning activities that underpin United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) Cyberspace Operational Support Services (COSS) program. You will provide Subject Matter Expertise on Information Operations to support Leidos on-site contract support to range of services provided to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), that include Cyber Operational Planning, Strategy and Doctrine Development, conduct of Campaign Assessments, and ensuring secure IT Communications efforts focused on improving relationships with key partner nations. This Key Personnel opportunity is in anticipation of an upcoming contract award! What you’ll be doing: Provide Subject Matter Expertise to USCYBERCOM J3/CNMF/JTF-ARES leadership on range of Information Operations activities, to include strategic to tactical level guidance and planning support for offensive and defensive cyber operations. Develop Information Operations strategy and associated documentation in support Agency objectives, identifying and offering solutions to gaps in capabilities. Lead and mentor elements engaged in CO as to use of Information Operations, with focus on ensuring successful operational outcomes that meet Agency objectives. Support continual skill development within all elements supporting CO through emphasis on coordination with training and exercise support staff to develop structured and ad hoc training. Manage staff function to ensure operational demands are met. Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain. Support Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) development and implementation. Incorporate outcomes of Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT) into operational planning and execution. Provide leadership and situational awareness across range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs. Develop and review specific Information Operations plans and guidance for integration into broader planning activities and to ensure that execution and resource allocation decisions align with organization objectives. Demonstrate knowledge of threats within the Information Environment and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries. Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities. Analyze and assess internal and external partner Information Operations capabilities and execution. Support transition of operational planning efforts to current operations Navigate organizational structure, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elements. Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organizational cyber objectives. Support continual operational improvement through development, implementation, and coordination of continual feedback loop, ensuring assessments of operational outcomes are provided to executing entities and Agency J3/CNMF/JTF-ARES leadership. Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means. What does Leidos need from me? Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required. BA/BS degree within Computer Science and related fields, National Security Studies, Data Science or Analytics, Intelligence studies, and Information Warfare or Information Operations. Ten years’ or greater experience within Information Operations, supporting integration of Information Warfare into kinetic and non-kinetic operations from tactical to strategic levels. Demonstrated understanding of Joint targeting, intelligence analysis and intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IBP), and general applications of Center of Gravity (COG) analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of Joint planning process and applicable Joint doctrine as applied to Information Operations support to Cyber Operations. Demonstrated experience with coordination and integration of related capabilities and their associated activities. Possess prior experience in one or more of the following fields: Psychological Operations (PSYOP) / Military Information Support Operations (MISO); Military Deception (MILDEC); Operations Security (OPSEC); Electronic Warfare (EW); Cyberspace Operations; or intelligence operations. Graduate of service-provided Information Operations training. Understanding underlying Information Operations support needs, topics, and focus areas across range of CO. Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless). Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings. Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines. Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers. Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals. Favorable if you have: Masters’ Degree within field of National Security Studies, Data Science or Analytics, Intelligence studies, Information Warfare or Information Operations, or Computer Science and related fields. Joint or service-level Information Operations planning experience. Graduate of service-provided advanced Information Operations schooling. Intimate familiarity with Agency organizational structure and mission. Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains. Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes Experience with Space-enabled CO. Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate. Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations. Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA, COMPTIA Security CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP). COSS If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: October 21, 2024 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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