Effects Planner

Cherokee Federal • Tampa, FL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an Effects Planner to support a government client. The role is based on-site in Tampa, Florida, and reports to the Program Manager. The position requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency documentation and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance but without the polygraph may be selected if they can obtain the required polygraph as part of the hiring process.

The Effects Planner develops assessment criteria and plans, prepares military planning documents, briefs senior officials and government leaders, advises on Information Related Capabilities, and coordinates with relevant organizations and capabilities to support operational effectiveness. The position also provides liaison support to governmental and non-governmental organizations. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled environment. Prolonged sitting and computer use are required, with occasional standing or moving around the office for extended periods.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with 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.
• Must provide documentation establishing U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency to qualify.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally need to stand or move around the office for extended periods.

Responsibilities

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