Information Warfare Specialist

Universal Strategy Group Inc•New Orleans, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) G-39 in executing information warfare capacities under a non-personal services contract. The contractor provides analysis, assessments, and recommendations to support government staff; the government retains full control and final authority for all decisions and actions.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience planning and integrating Information Operations (IO), with a strong emphasis on MISO/PSYOP and MILDEC at the tactical or operational level
Verifiable experience and expertise in the MISO/PSYOP planning process
Verifiable experience and expertise in the MILDEC planning process
Experience with Target Audience Analysis, message development, and effects assessment
U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
A valid US driver's license
A valid US passport
Country visa as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a DoD-approved MISO/PSYOP qualification course
Graduation from a DoD-approved MILDEC planning course
SOUTHCOM AOR experience
Experience planning at the Combatant Command level
MARFOR experience
Defense Language Program 2/2 or greater Spanish proficiency
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish
Ability to create products and presentations that communicate ideas effectively and concisely in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide support to the MARFORSOUTH G-39 for the planning, coordination, and integration of IO, MISO, and MILDEC; support government-led execution of these activities
Draft and recommend IO, MISO, and MILDEC plans, annexes, and appendices for government review and approval
Develop and propose MILDEC concepts and integrate them with broader operational plans
Conduct and maintain Target Audience Analysis for countries within the USSOUTHCOM AOR
Routinely interface with counterparts at USSOUTHCOM, Headquarters USMC, other service components, and interagency partners on all matters related to IO, MISO, and MILDEC
Develop and provide assessments on the performance and effectiveness of IO, MISO, and MILDEC activities and campaigns
Routinely interface with counterparts at USSOUTHCOM, Headquarters USMC, United States Navy, and United States Country Teams located in the USSOUTHCOM AOR
Participate in MARFORSOUTH contingency, crisis and exercise operational planning teams (OPT)
Review and provide recommendations on SOUTHCOM and Marine Corps taskers
Assist MARFOR staff in Marine Corps and SOUTHCOM planning conferences by gathering information to facilitate planning