Cyber Operations Planner Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the cyber operations planner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for key assistance to the Cyber Research & Development Portfolio Manager across diverse cyber Research and Development activities, focusing on cyber products that will augment the US Government's domestic cybersecurity capabilities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations and findings for senior US government officials
• Applies extensive technical expertise and communicates analysis effectively and clearly
• Familiarity with and capable of using network analysis applications, tools and software suites to produce original, fused models, graphs and reports to inform senior US Government officials
• Detailed knowledge of US SIGINT enterprise associated processes and policies
• Network or systems administration management certification
• Experience with DoD Offensive Cyber Operations, working knowledge of Special Access Program processes and
• Knowledge of JOPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats and guidance
• Completion of specialized education in military joint operation planning through the Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (JPME II), JIOPC, or similar military operation planning courses

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cyber operations planner position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to cyber developers by evaluating cyber capabilities with the above mentioned security products and tools; and.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience conducting network analysis and reporting
• Detailed knowledge of US SIGINT enterprise
• Previous DoD or IC experience
• Familiar with DoD CNO policy and processes
• Experience with Special Access Program processes and procedures
• Solid coordination skills and develop relationships with mission partner organizations
• Experience in briefing senior US government officials
• DoD 8570 IAM-II certification

I am excited to be applying for the position of cyber operations planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for situational awareness of local, regional, and international Cyber threats, including attribution analysis of Cyber organizations, programs, capabilities, motivations, and intent to conduct Cyberspace operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiar with DoD or Service Cyber Operations policy and processes, the Joint Operations Planning Process and security
• Conducts IP-based and/or non-standard protocol analysis in order to analyze switching and signaling protocols between different nodes in networks including PSTN and mobile phones
• Coordinate activities and events in conjunction with the Joint Information Operations (IO) Range in support of program requirements
• Network administration management certification
• DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III Certification (GSLC, CISM, CISSP)
• Knowledge of Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, CND, DCO
• Conducts research, analysis, and evaluation of network planning/operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedure
• Conducts IP-based and/or non-standard protocol analysis in order to analyze switching and signaling protocols between different nodes in networks including PSTN and mobile phone

In response to your job posting for cyber operations planner, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise in cyber capacity building, such as in cyber strategy, cyber organization/agency development, policy and resourcing, strategic cyber risk management, national cybercrime prevention and cyber law, incident response and cyber resiliency, critical infrastructure protection, building partnerships and information sharing ecosystems, and/or cyber workforce development.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Coordinate activities and events in conjunction with the Joint Information Operations (IO) Range in support of program requirement
• Collects data using a combination of standard/non-standard methods and business processe
• Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations and findings for senior US government official
• Experience providing analytic support to planning, execution and assessment of cyber-ISR, cyber-OPE and
• Provides analytic support to planning, execution and assessment of cyberspace operations
• Prepares cyber assessments based on the collection, research and analysis of classified and open source information
• Coordinates activities and events in conjunction with the Joint Information Operations (IO) Range in support of program requirement
• Experience providing analytic support to planning, execution and assessment of cyberspace operations activities

I am excited to be applying for the position of cyber operations planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for cyber Threat Emulation (CTE) Services, which researches, develops, and employs the tactics, techniques, and procedures of cyber threat actors on operational and test networks in order to improve the detection and response capabilities of the customer cybersecurity technologies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Former Military Senior Enlisted, Officer or DoD Civilian with experience at the MAJCOM or above level
• Assist in the development of concept of operations, standard operating procedures and policies, slick sheets, product line guides and templates, and work instructions to be provided to the customer for review and approval
• Communicate, coordinate, share information, and work with customer organization components by writing reports, briefings, ad hoc papers and participating in meetings
• Develop a draft development plan for informational and analytic products requirements for approval in order to enhance situational awareness and advanced warning capabilities
• Provide operational analysis coordination, research, and reporting support during cyber incident management exercises national-level cyber exercises per customer provided SOPs
• Previous experience supporting executive-level briefings and engagements
• Previous experience with exercise training and coordination
• Experience with working as a staff member at the Numbered Air Force level or above