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Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a mission-driven Current Operations Planner to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J-3 Directorate. This role plays a critical part in managing and synchronizing current operations across the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN), providing real-time situational awareness, incident coordination, and operational decision support within a high-tempo environment.\nResponsibilities\nOperational Execution & Coordination\nMonitor and manage day-to-day operations within DISA’s Operations Center, ensuring continuous situational awareness across the enterprise.\n\nCoordinate and execute tasking through operational directives (e.g., TASKORDs, OPORDs), and support the integration of new missions or directives into the operational flow.\n\nRespond to cyber incidents and emerging threats, working closely with Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), Joint Force Headquarters-DODIN (JFHQ-DODIN), and other key stakeholders.\n\nFacilitate collaboration across the J-3, J-5 (Plans), and J-7 (Training) Directorates to align current operations with strategic planning and readiness objectives.\n\nInformation & Reporting\nProduce and disseminate timely and accurate situational reports (SITREPs), incident summaries, and operational updates to senior leadership and partner organizations.\n\nProvide informed recommendations and real-time analysis to support command decision-making during contingency and crisis events.\n\nParticipate in and support Crisis Action Teams (CATs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and Joint Operations Centers (JOCs) as required.\n\nRequired Experience/Qualifications\nMinimum of 8 years of experience in joint operations planning, current operations, or C2 environments.\n\nDemonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and execute plans receiving input from multiple organizations.\n\nExperience with Course of Action (COA) development and operational plan execution.\n\nDeep understanding of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) processes.\n\nExperience with Cyber Protection Team (CPT) planning and mission support.\n\nProficiency with command and control systems and tools such as JPES, JOPES, GCCS-J.\n\nCurrently holds a DoD 8570 certification at IAT or IAM Level I.\n\nPreferred Experience/Qualifications\nPrior experience supporting Combatant Commands (CCMDs), USCYBERCOM, or JFHQ-DODIN.\n\nExperience working in a Joint Operations Center or similar high-tempo environment.\n\nFamiliarity with DODIN operations, incident response coordination, and cyber defense.\n\nPMP or equivalent management certification.\n\nSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance\nThis position requires a TS/SCI clearance at the time of application.\nSalary Range\nSalary Minimum:150,000.00\nSalary Maximum:$165,000.00\nThe annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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