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# Cyber Joint Operational Planner

- **Company:** Leidos
- **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany
- **Salary:** €131,300.0 - €237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Operational Data Store, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobfinder.de/job/cyber-joint-operational-planner/

## About the Role

Executive Service (SES) and General/Flag Officers on cyber strategy and mission risk.Basic QualificationsActive DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 12-15 years of relevant experience.Demonstrated, hands-on experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP).Proven expertise in Functional Mission Analysis.Experience developing strategic and operational cyberspace plans.Strong knowledge of DISA and DoD networks and environments.Experience supporting CCMDs, particularly within the European theater.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior leadership.Preferred QualificationsJPME Phase II, Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Staff Officer (JSO) Designation, Joint Cyber Planning Course (JCPC)Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black belt)Experience in IT domains such as systems architecture, systems as part of Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) analysis.Knowledge of mission
frameworks such as UJTLS, METs, PMEFs, and mission decomposition.Experience mentoring teams and fostering a strong cybersecurity culture.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:August 11, 2026For 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Stuttgart, GermanyType: Full time

## Description

Germany, Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support strategic and operational planning using the Joint Planning Process (JPP).Integrate MRT-C outputs into operational plans (OPLANS, CONPLANS, BASEPLANS, Campaign Plans) to assess and communicate risk to CSA, CCMD, Services, and Mission Partner missions.Support CCMD planning efforts, exercises, and mission integration activities with a focus on cyber domain impacts.Analyze technical and operational data to identify issues and develop actionable solutions to complex cyber and operational challenges.Provide clear, decision-quality recommendations to senior leadership.Evaluate joint needs statements and define capability requirements using DOTMLPF-P frameworks.Identify capability gaps and recommend solutions to optimize mission effectiveness and investment.Support enterprise-level planning across systems, infrastructure, and applications.Coordinate with DISA, CCMDs, and mission partners to align cyber domain efforts.Brief and advise O5/O6, Senior


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