Cyber Operations Planner (Logistics, Senior Analyst)

Location: On-site in Lexington Park, Maryland, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Salary: $89,207–$133,811 per year

Company

Deliver cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology solutions for government and defense customers.

What you will do

• Design detailed plans for upcoming Naval Aviation Red Team cyber operations with operations staff, planners, operators, analysts, and customer organizations.
• Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration of cyber actions throughout the operation lifecycle.
• Monitor operations to verify objectives are met and lead comprehensive after-action reporting for customers.
• Gather and analyze information, prepare status and management reports, and maintain operational records.
• Schedule and document cyber operations according to AIR-RT standard operating procedures and close activities in scheduling systems.
• Assess schedule compliance and identify reasons for completion shortfalls.

Requirements

• Current Top-Secret clearance required.
• At least five years of experience related to the listed responsibilities.
• General understanding of penetration testing or red-team concepts, including common tools and methodologies.
• Broad understanding of system and network design fundamentals, strong communication skills, and familiarity with project management principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; six additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Department of Defense cyber operations or red-team activities.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment frameworks and cyber threat analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off, professional growth opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Compressed work schedule eligibility.
• Collaborative, people-first workplace focused on employee support and development.
• No travel required; schedule may change based on company or contract requirements.