Cyber Fires Planner

Recruiting

Fort Meade, MD Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted September 7, 2025 Last posted February 18, 2026

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for an experienced DOD Cyber Fires Planner to join our team and help our client(s) support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.

Responsibilities:

Provide operations development technical assistance and support Cyber Tasking Cycle
Apply expertise with title authorities to Cyber Mission planning
Apply in depth understanding of Cyber applications to Cyber Mission Planning mission requirements
Determine effectiveness of Cyber Operations in development of courses of action to support planning for CONPLANS, OPLANS, and Crisis Action Group planning
Develop documents to include lessons learned, as well as results and conclusions with relevant organizations such as DOD, Federal Agencies and commercial partners
Develop, integrate, and maintain operational TTPs, SOPs, and Concept of Operations (CONOPs)
Facilitate preparation and execution of working groups and boards for applicable cyber operations missions
Coordinate planning with other agencies, COCOMS and partners synchronizing cyber activities to achieve mission objectives

What You’ll Need:

5 years of experience as a Cyber Fires Analyst and/or Targeting Analyst
Experience in Cyber Target Package development and staffing
Expertise in OCO TTPs, tradecraft, and Cyber Effects

Security Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance and willingness to sit for a poly

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$126,300—$243,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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Compensation (from employer):
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: — 126,300 – 243,100 USD

About this role

Summary

Support cyber operations planning, development, execution, and analysis for defense missions.

Job title

Cyber Fires Planner

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Fort Meade, MD; remote work not specified

Salary

$126,300—$243,100 USD

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cyber operationstargetingcyber effectssecurity clearance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cyber operationscyber targetingcyber effectscyber planning

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Meade, MD, USA

Work arrangement unknown City