Effects Planner - Senior

Cherokee Federal • Tampa, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Senior Effects Planner to support a government client in Tampa, Florida. The position is on-site and reports to the Program Manager. The role involves planning, assessing, documenting, briefing, and coordinating information-related capabilities in support of government operations. The position has no supervisory or management authority and is classified as exempt.

The position is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with documentation required to qualify. It requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance but without the polygraph may be considered if they can obtain the required polygraph during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph; candidates without the polygraph must be able to obtain it as a condition of the position.
• 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; the posting also states the government contract restricts the position to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and requires eligibility documentation.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer; occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessment criteria and implement plans to measure the performance and effectiveness of plans and execution.
• Produce CONOPS, OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, white papers, and other military documentation.
• Prepare and present briefings 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 executions 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