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Cyber Operational Planner

Peraton

Cyber Operational Planner with Peraton in Colorado Springs, CO, paying $112,000–$179,000 a year ($53.85–$86.06 an hour). Posted Oct 23, 2026.

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Pay
$112,000–$179,000 a year ($53.85–$86.06 an hour)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Peraton (government contractor)
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Who can apply
U.S. citizens

Job Description

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit
peraton.com
to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities
Peraton seeks a
Cyber Operational Planner
to provide policy and strategic planning for USSPACECOM.
Location: Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

Tasks include:
Engage with senior leadership to develop and communicate strategies and priorities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align efforts with overall mission objectives.
Provide strategic advice on cyber policy and planning to senior leadership.
Provide strategic advice on the integration of cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, information operations, and information warfare.
Foster international partnerships and alliances in the cyber domain for space systems.
Provide a broad range of research, programmatic, administrative, and resource support functions in support of organizational and mission planning, policy, doctrine, and technical
support.

Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Experience in cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, information operations, and/or information warfare.
Familiar with the cyberspace operations, strategy, and policy
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Familiar with intelligence-driven cyber-defense planning and Joint Cyberspace Operations, to include Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)
U.S. Citizenship Required
Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI and other special classified accesses

Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at
https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits
.

Application Statements
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Peraton seeks a
Cyber Operational Planner
to provide policy and strategic planning for USSPACECOM.
Location: Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

Tasks include:
Engage with senior leadership to develop and communicate strategies and priorities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align efforts with overall mission objectives.
Provide strategic advice on cyber policy and planning to senior leadership.
Provide strategic advice on the integration of cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, information operations, and information warfare.
Foster international partnerships and alliances in the cyber domain for space systems.
Provide a broad range of research, programmatic, administrative, and resource support functions in support of organizational and mission planning, policy, doctrine, and technical
support.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD Experience in cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, information operations, and/or information warfare.

Requirements

Required:
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Experience in cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, information operations, and/or information warfare.
Familiar with the cyberspace operations, strategy, and policy
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Familiar with intelligence-driven cyber-defense planning and Joint Cyberspace Operations, to include Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)
U.S. Citizenship Required
Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI and other special classified accesses

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