Command and Control Operations Planner

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Command and Control Operations Planner to join our team. This is a remote position; however, the role requires the ability to travel up to 50% of the time to Southern Florida, Central America, South America and the Caribbean locations to support client missions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Acts as a subject matter expert and is instrumental in the proactive planning and seamless execution of cybersecurity and IT operational activities, working in close collaboration with Government personnel Directly supervises and is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's operations plan, ensuring essential functions continue during disruptions Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity principles, and operational planning methodologies, who can effectively translate mission requirements into actionable plans Responsible for the development and maintenance of comprehensive operational plans, both current and future, which align with Government objectives, including the identification and mitigation of potential risks Provide real-time support for ongoing operations, monitoring performance and ensuring timely issue resolution, while simultaneously conducting strategic planning for future needs, and anticipating evolving threats and technological advancements Serve as a liaison between Technical Teams and Government stakeholders, facilitating meetings, coordinating resources, and providing clear operational updates Contribute to the development of operational procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and provide detailed reports and briefings, ensuring a clear understanding of operational activities and resource utilization Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field or 4 additional years of experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required bachelor’s degree 12+ years of experience with 7+ Seven years of position-specific relevant experience. Direct experience in IT or cybersecurity operations, with a significant focus on operational planning. Demonstrated experience working closely with Government staff in a cybersecurity or IT operational environment. Proven experience in developing and maintaining operational plans and procedures. Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Experience with incident response and crisis management. Knowledge of Government operational planning methodologies (e.g., Joint Planning Process). Experience with specific tools used within the Government environment. Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL Foundation certificate, CISSP, or equivalent. Familiarity with relevant Government cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST). Current Operations experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Component down to an O-6 Level Command is desired. Operations and planning experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Component down to an 0-6 Level Command is desired Graduate of a military Intermediate Level School, Top Level School, and or a certified school trained planner school (e.g., SAW, MAWS, JAWS, WTI) Clearance Requirements: Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility. Physical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.