CI POLY (Ft Meade MD)

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

12d•$112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Psychological Operations (PSYOP) / Military Information Support Operations (MISO) Planner to integrate MISO functions and tasks across all facets of Combatant Command (CCMD) / Unified Command–level planning. Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Role & Responsibilities: This role ensures that PSYOP/MISO considerations are fully incorporated into the command group’s decision‑making processes, as well as into all contingency and operations plans. You will ensure PSYOP/MISO capabilities are appropriately applied throughout both deliberate and crisis‑action planning cycles. The PSYOP/MISO Planner will provide expert mission analysis, advanced analytic problem‑solving, and assessment support. The role requires creativity in leveraging information systems and information‑related capabilities (IRCs); close integration with interagency and Intelligence Community (IC) partners; and the development of innovative approaches to counter adversarial use of information within the Information Environment (IE). You must also account for key cultural factors that influence operational and tactical planning, security considerations, and risk assessments. You will demonstrate the ability to review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational‑level IO‑related directives in support of mission objectives. As the Subject Matter Expert, you must be adept at applying technical expertise across tactical, operational, and strategic planning and execution; identifying and tracking measures of performance and effectiveness; and advising on the integration of PSYOP/MISO throughout the development of operational concepts. A strong working knowledge of Information Operations (IO), Military Deception (MILDEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyberspace Operations is essential, along with an understanding of how Army capabilities integrate into joint operations. You must be capable of synchronizing activities across multiple warfighting functions and supporting CCMD planners with familiarity across core, supporting, and related IO competencies. Exceptional oral, visual, and written communication skills are required. You must be able to effectively advise, negotiate, and persuade managers, military officials, and senior leaders, and must excel at gaining acceptance of recommended concepts, policies, and operational guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 relevant years of planning experience. 4 additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
PSYOP (37A/37F) career field or other service equivalents.
Knowledge in joint operational planning process, military decision-making process, and military campaign plan planning, targeting processes and expertise in developing and accessing tactical and operational level PSYOP/MISO plans and orders.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with MISO planning at the service or joint level in support of operations at Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces.
Knowledge of service departments (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force) functions and their relationships to CCMDs to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions in appropriate channels, e.g., Army, Navy, Air Force, or Joint.
Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination with demonstrated experience with the following:
Knowledge of DoD, joint, and Army service doctrine, regulations, and policies. 8. Capable of recommending changes to policy, force structure and design, and command relationships
Proficient in integrating PSYOP/MISO capabilities into cyber plans and operations.
Knowledge of military command relationships and command and control (C2) procedures.
Able to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions within the proper channels and develop policies that incorporate the principle of C2.
Experience with integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent and supporting operations, as well as developing support for related capabilities and their activities.
Be familiar with, certified in, or have applicable operational/field time experience in:
Military Deception (MILDEC)
OPSEC
EW
Cyberspace operations
Coordinating intelligence requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Current U.S. Passport.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility with the ability to complete Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Recent joint or service level information operations planning experience.
Joint cyber operations planners’ course.
Current CI Polygraph.
Joint information operations planner course.
Defense OPSEC planner course.

Responsibilities

Integrate MISO functions and tasks across all facets of Combatant Command (CCMD) / Unified Command–level planning.
Ensure that PSYOP/MISO considerations are fully incorporated into the command group’s decision‑making processes, as well as into all contingency and operations plans.
Ensure PSYOP/MISO capabilities are appropriately applied throughout both deliberate and crisis‑action planning cycles.
Provide expert mission analysis, advanced analytic problem‑solving, and assessment support.
Leverage information systems and information‑related capabilities (IRCs).
Integrate with interagency and Intelligence Community (IC) partners.
Develop innovative approaches to counter adversarial use of information within the Information Environment (IE).
Account for key cultural factors that influence operational and tactical planning, security considerations, and risk assessments.
Review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational‑level IO‑related directives in support of mission objectives.
Apply technical expertise across tactical, operational, and strategic planning and execution.
Identify and track measures of performance and effectiveness.
Advise on the integration of PSYOP/MISO throughout the development of operational concepts.
Synchronize activities across multiple warfighting functions.
Support CCMD planners with familiarity across core, supporting, and related IO competencies.
Effectively advise, negotiate, and persuade managers, military officials, and senior leaders.
Excel at gaining acceptance of recommended concepts, policies, and operational guidance.