Effects Planner

Cherokee Federal • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Junior Effects Planner to support a government client in Tampa, Florida. This on-site, exempt position has no supervisory or management authority and reports to the Program Manager. The role supports planning, coordination, assessment, and briefing of operations, including work involving Information Related Capabilities and special operations organizations.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates who have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected if they can obtain the required polygraph as part of the hiring process. The government contract restricts eligibility to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with documentation required; the listed basic qualifications also specify U.S. citizenship.

The work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. It includes prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and may occasionally involve standing or moving around the office for extended periods.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph; candidates without the polygraph may be selected if able to obtain it as a condition of the position.
• At least five years of combined experience within the past seven years as a service or Joint Operations or Effects Planner, including support to O-5-level (Battalion, Group, TSOC) SOF units, Commands, or Interagency units.
• Experience planning Unconventional Warfare, OPE, or surrogate-enabled operations.
• Experience planning support to Special Technical Operations or Special Access Program efforts, Electronic Warfare, Operations Security, and Military Deception (MILDEC).
• Graduate of IO Training and a MILDEC-related course.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, with occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessment criteria and implement assessment plans to accurately measure performance and the effectiveness of plans and execution.
• Produce CONOPS, OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, white papers, and other military documentation.
• Prepare and present briefs to support guidance and decisions by senior officials and government leaders.
• Advise on the use and implementation of Information Related Capabilities.
• Brief plans, concepts, and execution at SOCCENT, CENTCOM, and Joint Staff echelons to secure approval.
• Coordinate with available Information Related Capabilities to maximize the effectiveness of unit operations.
• Provide liaison support to governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed