Senior Cyber Policy And Strategy Planner

Job Description
Tharros is seeking a Senior Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner for an upcoming program specializing in technical and analytical services that bolster USCYBERCOM's ability to counter cyber threats and carry out full spectrum cyber operations.

The Senior Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner supports high-priority mission initiatives for our customer by leading the development, coordination, and implementation of cyber strategy, operational policy, and enterprise-level planning efforts. This position serves as a senior advisor to government leadership on cyberspace operations, strategic initiatives, interagency coordination, and policy development impacting national security and Department of Defense cyber missions. In this role, you will oversee complex planning efforts that align operational objectives with strategic guidance across the cyber domain. This role requires deep knowledge of cyber operations, DoD planning processes, national cyber strategy, joint operations, and interagency coordination within highly classified operational environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of cyber strategy, policy, and operational planning initiatives supporting USCYBERCOM mission objectives
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior military and government leadership on cyberspace operations, operational priorities, and emerging cyber threats
• Develop, review, and coordinate policy documents, strategic plans, CONOPS, directives, white papers, briefings, and decision support materials
• Synchronize cyber planning activities across combatant commands, joint staff elements, intelligence community partners, and interagency stakeholders
• Evaluate existing cyber policies, operational frameworks, and strategic guidance to identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement
• Support integration of cyberspace operations into broader joint military planning and national security strategies
• Facilitate senior-level working groups, planning sessions, operational synchronization meetings, and strategic engagements
• Monitor evolving cyber threats, geopolitical developments, and emerging technologies to inform policy and strategic recommendations
• Lead cross-functional teams supporting policy analysis, operational assessments, and strategic planning initiatives
• Ensure planning efforts align with DoD directives, national cyber strategy objectives, and operational mission requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of increasing experience with planning process for major cyber campaigns; evaluation of plan effectiveness.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Extensive experience supporting cyber operations, strategic planning, policy development, or operational planning within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or Combatant Command environments
• Strong understanding of joint planning processes, cyberspace operations doctrine, and national cyber strategy frameworks
• Experience preparing and presenting executive-level briefings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale planning initiatives and coordinate across multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting classified operational environments and mission-focused cyber organizations preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.

Summary
Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world's preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward.

In the ever-evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation's security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations.

Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything.

Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.