By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position OverviewWe 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.
ResponsibilitiesOperational Execution & Coordination
Monitor and manage day-to-day operations within DISA’s Operations Center, ensuring continuous situational awareness across the enterprise.
Coordinate and execute tasking through operational directives (e.g., TASKORDs, OPORDs), and support the integration of new missions or directives into the operational flow.
Respond to cyber incidents and emerging threats, working closely with Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), Joint Force Headquarters–DODIN (JFHQ-DODIN), and other key stakeholders.
Facilitate collaboration across the J-3, J-5 (Plans), and J-7 (Training) Directorates to align current operations with strategic planning and readiness objectives.
Information & Reporting
Produce and disseminate timely and accurate situational reports (SITREPs), incident summaries, and operational updates to senior leadership and partner organizations.
Provide informed recommendations and real-time analysis to support command decision-making during contingency and crisis events.
Participate in and support Crisis Action Teams (CATs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and Joint Operations Centers (JOCs) as required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in joint operations planning, current operations, or C2 environments.
Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and execute plans receiving input from multiple organizations.
Experience with Course of Action (COA) development and operational plan execution.
Deep understanding of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) processes.
Experience with Cyber Protection Team (CPT) planning and mission support.
Proficiency with command and control systems and tools such as JPES, JOPES, GCCS-J.
Currently holds a DoD 8570 certification at IAT or IAM Level I.
Prior experience supporting Combatant Commands (CCMDs), USCYBERCOM, or JFHQ-DODIN.
Experience working in a Joint Operations Center or similar high-tempo environment.
Familiarity with DODIN operations, incident response coordination, and cyber defense.
PMP or equivalent management certification.
This position requires a TS/SCI clearance at the time of application.
Salary RangeSalary Minimum:150,000.00
Salary Maximum:$165,000.00
The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in joint operations planning, current operations, or command-and-control environments
- Ability to develop, analyze, and execute plans using input from multiple organizations
- Experience with Course of Action development and operational plan execution
- Deep understanding of the Joint Planning Process and Military Adaptive Planning and Execution processes
- Experience with Cyber Protection Team planning and mission support
- Proficiency with JPES, JOPES, and GCCS-J command-and-control systems
- Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT or IAM Level I
- Active TS/SCI security clearance at the time of application
- Prior experience supporting Combatant Commands, USCYBERCOM, or JFHQ-DODIN
- Experience working in a Joint Operations Center or similar high-tempo environment
- Familiarity with DODIN operations, incident response coordination, and cyber defense
- PMP or equivalent management certification
What We Do
By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) provides a full range of hardware and software engineering services to defense, civilian, and commercial customers worldwide. Driven by a management team that leverages real-world expertise from the defense, intelligence, federal healthcare, and commercial sectors, we provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective IT solutions. Some of our successes include: • Completion of 80+ Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE) sites both CONUS & OCONUS. Provided Optical Network Engineering, Implementation, & Project Control Worldwide. • Provided timely completion of ATM to IP Migration, Legacy Network Optimization, & VOIP Implementation of 47 CONUS Sites for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SCAMPI Network. • Supporting the AMC CIO/G6 in the Depot Modernization Program, implementing CONUS wide 802.11/a/b/g/n wireless networks, Area Processing Center Migration, DISN Optimization, and a 40,000 user, enterprise-wide SharePoint Implementation. • Completion of 2,000 Plus Legacy Circuit Migrations to DISN Transport for DISN Transition Program. • Delivered Communications Support & Staff Augmentation for Deployed DoD Forces under the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems Technology Applications Office (PEO EIS TAO). • Successful Implementation of Secure Intelligent Video Systems (IVS) for the Intelligence Community. • Supporting major international carriers in the modernization and expansion of Data Center Facilities. • Engineering new Turnkey “Cloud Services,” including Hosting, Managed Services, COOP, and Data Storage and Archival.
