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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Intelligence Planner - **Company:** JCS Solutions LLC - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** http://jcssolutions.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/Z6R8T49sl2 ## About the Role * Must be a US Citizen. * Active Top-Secret clearance and obtain and retain SCI eligibility/access during the performance of the contract. * 4+ years of relevant intelligence or operational planning experience. * Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and risk management principles * Strong written and verbal communication to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders * Ability to interpret complex threat intelligence and translate it into clear, actionable plans * Ability to collaborate with other cyber operations planners to identify, validate, and levy requirements for collection and analysis. * Ability to ensure all intelligence-related activities comply with DHS and CISA policies. * Experience working in cross-functional, often classified, environments How will you wow us: * Relevant certifications in intelligence analysis. * Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA., This position requires U.S. citizenship due to contractual, regulatory, or security requirements. Are you a U.S. citizen?* What is your highest level of US Security Clearance? What type of work environment are you looking for? Please note that this position is based in Arlington, VA, and requires the ability to work from the office.* How many years of relevant intelligence or operational planning experience do you have?* Do you have any experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA?* Attach any relevant certifications to support your application ## Description JCS is seeking an experienced Cyber Intelligence Planner to assist in the development of intelligence plans, procedures, and operational products that support mission success for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The ideal candidate will use intelligence capabilities, collection, analysis, and targeting, into operational planning working collaboratively with interagency partners, to gain valuable experience supporting contingency planning, mission integration, and effects-based operations in a dynamic national security environment. This role involves participating in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of cyber actions, and synchronizing intelligence activities to support organizational objectives in cyberspace., * The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following: * Provide intelligence support and coordination to offer a holistic analysis of the cyber threat environment, enabling informed decision-making for cyber defense operations. * Synchronize intelligence resources with planning and management processes for crisis and steady-state operations. * Coordinate intelligence activities with CISA's Key Intelligence Official (KIO) and CISA Intel to ensure alignment with agency priorities. * Establish and maintain relationships with Intelligence Community (IC) partners to integrate IC input into joint cyber defense plans. * Support the identification and submission of Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs), Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), and Collection Requirements (CRs) to address cyber threats and operational gaps. * Monitor for emerging cyber threats and changes to the threat landscape; conduct continuous analysis to inform strategy. * Respond to RFIs and provide relevant intelligence to support plan development, scenario building, and decision-making. * Support classification reviews and facilitate the downgrading of intelligence products when appropriate. * Develop intelligence annexes, appendices, and briefings for leadership and external partners. * Support the creation of frameworks and procedures for formalizing intelligence support and coordination within the agency. * Prepare meeting agendas, schedules, and documentation for working groups and senior advisory councils. * Measure effectiveness of intelligence support and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. * Integrate private sector cyber threat intelligence with USG intelligence to create a comprehensive view of the threat landscape. * Coordinate analytics exchanges with USG and IC partners to develop collaborative concepts and joint operational activities. * Support program management functions for compartmented intelligence programs to ensure they align with CISA's strategic objectives. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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