AnaVation

Cyber Planner

AnaVation · Fort Meade, MD
Fort Meade, MD $88K–$196K Posted 2026-10-19
Salary
$88K–$196K
Type
Full-time
Experience
7+ yr

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI w/ Poly.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Cyberspace Operational Planners Course (COPC), or related experience.
  • Certification: (Moved the certifications required to the pre-screen portion as they were too customer descriptive)
  • Location: Full-time on-site in MD.
  • Experience and knowledge:
  • 7+ years of relevant experience supporting DoW, military, intelligence, cyberspace operations, targeting, or operational planning activities.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating cyberspace capabilities into DoW related planning.
  • Experience developing or substantially contributing to OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, CONOPS, courses of action, concepts of support, and related planning products.
  • Experience supporting the targeting cycles, including target nomination, development, validation, prioritization, deconfliction, and assessment.
  • Experience supporting target boards, activities, exercises, crisis-action planning, or current operations.
  • Experience coordinating and synchronizing operational, targeting, and cyber capability inputs across multiple organizations.
  • Knowledge of cyberspace operations and the integration of offensive cyberspace capabilities into operations.
  • Knowledge of cyber threat environments, adversary capabilities, attack methods, vulnerabilities, and operational effects.
  • Understanding of targeting methodologies, capability pairing, target systems analysis, target materials, and collateral-effects considerations.
  • Knowledge of fires, targeting organizations, command relationships, and interorganizational coordination.
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/Poly.
  • Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field.
  • Certification: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or applicable equivalent certification.
  • Experience and Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated experience independently integrating OCO capabilities into future operations planning.
  • Experience with target development, target systems analysis, capability pairing, or advanced targeting.
  • Experience working in SAP/STO or other controlled-access operational environments, where applicable.
  • Experience developing senior-level briefings, decision papers, lessons learned, and operational assessments.
  • Experience supporting DoD exercises and operational planning events.
  • Relevant military education, cyber/targeting training, or equivalent professional development.

Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience.

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This role’s midpoint $142K vs. market median $130K for Operations roles
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