Battelle

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are seeking dynamic and mission-driven professionals to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J-3/5/7 Directorate. This role involves integrated operational planning, strategic initiatives support, and program assessments to enhance the agency’s cyberspace operations and enterprise service delivery.

Responsibilities

Operational Planning Support (J-5)

• Provide subject matter expertise in joint cyberspace operational and contingency planning (Network, Cyber, or Space)
• Engage in the Joint Planning and Execution Enterprise (JPEE)/Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) process, JPGs/OPTs, COA development, and strategic guidance interpretation.
• Draft and deliver planning reports, white papers, and campaign plan documentation.

Strategic Initiatives

• Provide strategic and technical communications support to senior leaders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, governance changes, and policy shifts for impact on DISA's strategic posture.
• Develop high-level CONOPS, SOPs, TTPs, and information products for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support knowledge management, strategic calendar coordination, and senior leader briefings.

Program Assessment (Operations Assessment Board – OAB)

• Support governance integration by coordinating OAB meeting logistics, tracking programs through integrator tools, and maintaining program documentation.
• Participate in IPTs, prepare situational reports (SITREPs), weekly activity reports, and manage OAB-related SharePoint portals.
• Interface with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and ensure operational readiness through NetOps certification assessments.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Strategic Studies, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, National Security, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in DoD joint operations, strategic planning, or IT/cybersecurity program support.
• Must be a retired/former U.S. military officer at the grade of Lieutenant Colonel (O-5), Colonel (O-6), or a civilian equivalent (GS-14/15 or SES level), with demonstrated experience supporting joint or agency-level operations.
• Graduate of a Senior Service College or equivalent professional military education program such as the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW).
• Demonstrated experience supporting joint planning processes (JPP), contingency planning, or cyber operations coordination.
• Experience developing and delivering professional documentation (e.g., CONOPS, policy papers, strategic plans).
• Familiarity with DISA, CCMDs, USCYBERCOM, and other DoD mission partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in national security, strategic studies, or related field.
• Prior service in a Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or within DISA.
• Familiarity with the JPEE (APEX) system and Joint Planning Groups (JPGs).
• Experience working with classified networks (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS).
• Strong communication and briefing skills for senior audiences.

Working Conditions

• May require limited travel (local area).
• Telework flexibility per mission requirements.
• Must maintain active clearance and meet all DoD security standards, including ongoing evaluation and training compliance.
• Employment Type:** Full-Time, On-Site/Hybrid

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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