Information Operations (IO) Planner – TS-SCI – Fort Meade, Maryland

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

96d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Information Operations (IO) Planner to integrate Information Related Capabilities (IRC), functions and tasks into all facets of US CYBERCOM’s level planning, and to ensure the command group and staff consider all IRCs in the decision-making process. This position requires an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and must be able to successfully obtain a polygraph. As our 'IO Planner' you will have the opportunity to provide expert mission analysis, analytic problem solving, and assessment skills; creatively using all information systems and IRCs regarding; integrating interagency and intelligence community (IC); develop innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of information in the Cyber and electromagnetic spectrum; and consider significant or key cultural aspects that affect operational and tactical planning, security, and risk assessments. Review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational-level IO-related directives in support of maneuver elements. Act as a subject matter expert in all operations in the information environment, effectively applying technical skills to operational and tactical planning/execution, identifying, and tracking measures of performance thru attainment of measures of effectiveness, and providing advice concerning the application of all IRC capabilities during the development of operational concepts. Use your working knowledge of MISO/IO, Military Deception (MILDEC), operations security (OPSEC), electronic warfare (EW), and cyberspace operations missions, tasks, and overall warfighting functions to support operations, provide your understanding on how to integrate joint warfare capabilities, and be capable of synchronizing activities of mutual concern. Support related IO competencies to USCYBERCOM planners. Provide expert level in oral, visual, & written communications and briefing techniques; effectively advise, negotiate and persuade various managers, military officials, and senior leaders; and effectively gain acceptance of recommended concepts, ideas, guidance, policies, and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA.
• 4 additional years of related experience will be considered in lieu of BS/BA education requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with IO planning at the service or joint level.
• Knowledge in joint operational planning process and military decision-making process.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship and possession of a current U.S. Passport.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to complete/pass a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Recent joint or service level information operations planning experience.
• Joint cyber operations planners’ course.
• Joint information operations planner course.
• Defense OPSEC planner course.
• Special warfare advanced targeting and analysis course.
• Special operations MILDEC planners’ course.
• Irregular warfare course.
• Proficient in integrating IRC capabilities into cyber plans and operations.
• Knowledge of military command relationships and command and control (C2) procedures.
• Expertise in planning, integrating, and coordinating with interagency and intelligence community entities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Information Related Capabilities (IRC) into US CYBERCOM’s level planning.
• Provide expert mission analysis and analytic problem solving.
• Develop innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of information.
• Review, analyze, and operationalize IO-related directives.
• Act as a subject matter expert in operations in the information environment.
• Identify and track measures of performance and effectiveness.
• Advise on the application of IRC capabilities during operational concept development.
• Support IO competencies to USCYBERCOM planners.
• Provide expert level communications and briefing techniques.

Benefits

• Salary range: $104,000 - $166,000.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees