Gene Jackson
Cyberspace Operations Planner @The Joint Staff
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WORK HISTORY
Cyberspace Operations Planner @The Joint Staff
Suffolk, VA, US
Serving as a senior cyber operations planner responsible for designing, executing, and assessing joint and combined cyberspace exercises that prepare U.S. and allied forces for multi-domain operations against near-peer adversaries.Key Contributions• Exercise Design & Execution – Lead development of complex cyber and information operations scenarios for Joint Staff-level exercises, ensuring realistic threat representation and integration of offensive/defensive cyber capabilities across all domains• Strategic Advisory – Provide subject matter expertise to flag officers and senior leaders on cyberspace operations integration, mission assurance, and strategic deterrence options during high-stakes planning sessions• Interagency & Coalition Coordination – Synchronize cyber operations planning across DoD components, intelligence community partners, and international allies (NATO, Five Eyes), ensuring a unified approach to multi-domain challenges• Capability Assessment – Evaluate joint force cyber readiness through rigorous exercise scenarios, identifying capability gaps and recommending improvements to doctrine, organization, training, and materiel solutions• Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer – Advise and develop junior planners and operators on cyber/IO integration, threat analysis, and strategic planning methodologies, building bench strength for future operationsImpact: Enhanced joint force readiness by designing exercises that revealed critical capability gaps before real-world operations, directly informing DoD cyber strategy and investment priorities.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science (BS), Workforce Education, Development, and Training
USAF Air War College
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I)
Western Governors University
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Project Management
Naval Postgraduate School
Postgraduate Certificate, Regional Security Studies (East & South Asia)
Coastline College
Associate of Arts (AA), Electronics Technology
Central Michigan University
Master of Science (MScA), Administration, Concentration in Leadership
National Defense University
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME II)
SKILLS
ABOUT GENE JACKSON
For more than 30 years, I\'ve operated at the intersection of technical cyber capabilities, intelligence operations, and strategic decision-making—places where most professionals only touch one or two domains. From early cryptologic operations in the Navy to currently shaping joint and combined cyberspace operations exercises, I\'ve seen how cyber and information warfare have evolved from niche capabilities to central pillars of national security.My career has taken me from tactical SIGINT operations to advising flag officers and policymakers on strategic deterrence and defense. I\'ve designed multi-domain cyber strategies, synchronized operations across DoD entities and international partners, and led exercises that test our readiness against near-peer adversaries. Along the way, I\'ve learned that successful cyber operations aren\'t just about technical prowess—they require bridging organizational silos, understanding adversary intent, and translating complex threats into actionable decisions for leaders- Strategic Cyber Operations Planning – Designing and integrating cyber and IO strategies into complex, multi-domain operations- Risk Management & Threat Intelligence – Advising on adversary TTPs, strategic deterrence, and mission assurance in contested environments- Cross-Agency Collaboration – Building and leading teams across DoD, the intelligence community, and international partners- Executive Advisory & Influence – Translating technical cyber capabilities into strategic options for senior leaders and policymakers
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