Military Information Support Operations (MISO) / PSYOP Planner

Applied Memetics • Fort Meade, MD

80d • $104,000 - $179,000

About The Position

AM LLC is seeking a Military Information Support Operations (MISO) / PSYOP Planner that will provide strategic and operational planning, integration, and synchronization of MISO activities with other information forces in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The Planner will be responsible for developing innovative solutions to complex operational challenges, integrating MISO effectively into joint and combined operations, and collaborating closely with SAP/STO, interagency, intelligence community (IC), and military stakeholders. An active TS/SCI or TS w/SCI eligibility clearance is required. This position is for a forthcoming contract and will be based at the Customer's location in Ft. Meade, MD.

Requirements

• Prior experience can be substituted for a degree based on the level of the role.
• Experience integrating MISO capabilities into joint and combined military operations.
• Proficiency in developing Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and managing internal and external stakeholder coordination.
• Deep understanding of Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), targeting, and campaign planning.
• Familiar with or trained in Information Operations (IO), Military Deception (MILDEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyberspace Operations.
• Experience integrating with interagency and intelligence community partners.
• Familiar with service component functions and CCMD coordination practices.
• Current or ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS, including potentially hazardous areas.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Military Art and Science, Strategic Communications, International Affairs, or related discipline.
• Completion of 37A/37F, FA30, FA37, or equivalent military training.
• Completion of advanced military education or specialized courses such as: Joint Information Operations Planner Course (JIOPC); Defense OPSEC Planners Course; Special Operations Military Deception Planners Course; Joint Cyber Operations Planner Course; Irregular Warfare Course.
• Strong background in Military Deception (MILDEC), Operational Security (OPSEC), and Information Forces.
• Recent experience working within (preferably) USCENTCOM, OR INDOPACOM, AFRICOM.
• Recent experience with Joint or Service-level MISO, Information Operations (IO), and Cyber operations planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level mission analysis and develops operational concepts integrating MISO into joint planning.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes Military Information Support Operations plans and orders in alignment with USCENTCOM objectives.
• Integrates and synchronizes MISO planning and targeting efforts with broader Information Operations (IO), Civil Affairs, Public Affairs, Cyberspace Operations, Electronic Warfare (EW), Military Deception (MILDEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) strategies.
• Conducts and facilitates strategic, operational, and tactical planning sessions, leveraging analytical skills to measure operational effectiveness.
• Prepares and delivers clear, concise briefings to senior leadership, stakeholders, and interagency partners.
• Interfaces with industry, academia, and research organizations to leverage emerging technologies and innovative practices in OIE.
• Coordinates PSYOP/MISO actions within the proper military and interagency channels and develops policies that incorporate the principle of C2.
• Develops innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of information in the Information Environment (IE) and considers significant or key cultural aspects that affect operational and tactical planning, security, and risk assessments.
• Applies technical skills to tactical, operational, and strategic level planning/execution, identifying and tracking measures of performance through attainment of measures of effectiveness, and providing advice concerning the application of PSYOP/MISO during the development of operational concepts.
• Reviews, analyzes, and operationalizes tactical and operational-level OIE-related directives in support of mission elements.
• Integrates with interagency and intelligence community (IC).
• Integrates, coordinates, and synchronizes adjacent and supporting operations, as well as develops support for related capabilities and their activities.
• Utilizes expert level oral, visual, & written communications and briefing techniques to effectively advise, negotiate and persuade various managers, military officials, and senior leaders to gain acceptance of recommended concepts, ideas, guidance, policies and regulations.
• Integrates MISO/PSYOP into all facets of Combatant Command (CCMD)/Unified Command level planning, and ensures that MISO/PSYOP capabilities are considered in the deliberate and crisis action planning processes.
• Plans, develops, integrates, and assesses PSYOP/MISO into campaign plans, OPLANS, and in crisis to ensure that PSYOP/MISO capabilities are considered in the deliberate and crisis action planning processes.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer policy promoting no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
• Inclusive organization promoting equality of opportunity for all.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services