Effects Planner - Senior

Cherokee Federal • Tampa, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Senior Effects Planner to support a government client in Tampa, Florida. The position develops and implements assessment plans, produces military planning documents, prepares briefings for senior officials and government leaders, and advises on the use of Information Related Capabilities. The planner briefs and coordinates plans, concepts, and execution with SOCCENT, CENTCOM, Joint Staff, and other organizations to support effective operations and secure approval.

The role requires at least 15 years of combined relevant experience within the past seven years, including service or Joint Operations or Effects Planner work supporting O-5-level SOF units, commands, or interagency units. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph, or be able to obtain the required polygraph as a condition of employment. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment, with prolonged desk and computer work and occasional extended standing or moving around the office.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph; candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected if they can obtain the required polygraph.
• At least 15 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessment criteria and implement assessment plans to measure the performance and effectiveness of plans and execution.
• Produce CONOPS, OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, white papers, and other military documents.
• Prepare and present briefings for 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed