• Cyber Aquisition Planner

    Decisive Point Consulting Group, LLC (Fort Meade, MD)


    We are currently building a pipeline of resumes for potential candidates - upon contract award we will reach out to those candidates that meet the requirements of the role.

    Position Summary:

    Decisive Point Consulting Group, LLC (DPCG) is seeking an experienced Cyber Acquisition Planner to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J-3/5/7 Directorate in planning, coordinating, and integrating acquisition strategies for cyberspace capabilities. This individual will provide strategic and operational-level expertise across the full spectrum of cyber capability development, focusing on acquisition planning, requirements analysis, and integration of cyber solutions into operational environments.

     

    The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience aligning capability development and acquisition lifecycles with mission requirements, working closely with stakeholders across the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and Joint planning entities.

    Essential Functions:

    + Support development and refinement of acquisition strategies for cyber and C4ISR programs that enable secure, resilient command and control across DISA’s enterprise.

    + Coordinate with capability sponsors, Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), and acquisition authorities to align programmatic timelines with operational priorities.

    + Conduct analysis of cyber capability gaps, resource availability, and risk factors to inform acquisition planning decisions and investment prioritization.

    + Support the preparation of acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies, milestone decision briefs, and requirement validation documents.

    + Track and align Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities with emergent cyber operational needs and DISA’s strategic objectives.

    + Participate in cross-functional planning efforts related to defensive cyber operations (DCO), secure transport, cyber survivability, and IT modernization.

    + Liaise with Program Executive Offices (PEOs), USCYBERCOM, JFHQ-DODIN, and mission partners to ensure seamless integration of cyber capabilities.

    + Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of requirements development, milestone planning, capability fielding, and system sustainment.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

    + Bachelor’s degree in Acquisition, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, National Security Studies, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

    + 8+ years of experience in DoD acquisition planning, cyber program support, or systems integration

    + Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02, JCIDS, and other DoD acquisition frameworks

    + Familiarity with cyberspace operations planning and the operational role of DISA in delivering global cyber capabilities

    + Demonstrated experience developing acquisition strategies, program schedules, and milestone support artifacts

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level briefings, white papers, and planning documents

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience supporting DISA, USCYBERCOM, or DoD CIO on cyber acquisition planning or portfolio management

    + DAWIA Level II or III certification in Program Management or Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering (SPRDE)

    + Understanding of the DODIN architecture, Zero Trust, and DISA transport infrastructure

    + Proficiency with requirements management tools and systems engineering practices

     

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