PSYOP Planner

General Dynamics Information Technology

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a PSYOP Planner, you will be a key differentiator. Our work depends on a PSYOP Planner joining our team to support CCMD staff that participates in the Joint Planning Process (JPP). You will use your subject matter expertise with PSYOP capabilities and experience with Internet-Based PSYOP to advise operators on methods of leveraging informational power to gain and maintain an information advantage.

HOW A PSYOP PLANNER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Develops integrated PSYOP and supporting activities into CCPs, contingency plans, crisis plans, theater campaign orders, and ongoing operations. Assists other joint planners in incorporating their understanding of how information impacts the operational information environment to best leverage PSYOP. Conducts in-depth analysis of the operational environment to identify key target audiences and assess their beliefs, values, and motivations. Collaborates with analyst to develop persuasive and culturally appropriate messaging that aligns with strategic objectives. Develops detailed PSYOP campaign plans, including timelines, taskings, and measures of effectiveness. Collaborates with other CCMDs, intelligence analysts, and operational units to synchronize messaging and actions across different platforms. Develops and executes digital communication strategies to influence target audiences online, coordinating with adjacent staff sections to ensure consistent messaging. May lead a team or teams of Analysts and oversee their day-to-day tasking WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements

• Requires 7+ years of related experience, including experience in the development of PSYOP plans and programs at the brigade level or higher.
• TS/SCI eligibility required.
• Completion of PSYOP qualification, Joint IO Planning, or IO Integration courses required.
• Deep understanding of online communication platforms, expertise in digital marketing, strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of foreign cultures, and awareness of legal and ethical considerations for online information operations.

Responsibilities

• Develops integrated PSYOP and supporting activities into CCPs, contingency plans, crisis plans, theater campaign orders, and ongoing operations.
• Assists other joint planners in incorporating their understanding of how information impacts the operational information environment to best leverage PSYOP.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of the operational environment to identify key target audiences and assess their beliefs, values, and motivations.
• Collaborates with analyst to develop persuasive and culturally appropriate messaging that aligns with strategic objectives.
• Develops detailed PSYOP campaign plans, including timelines, taskings, and measures of effectiveness.
• Collaborates with other CCMDs, intelligence analysts, and operational units to synchronize messaging and actions across different platforms.
• Develops and executes digital communication strategies to influence target audiences online, coordinating with adjacent staff sections to ensure consistent messaging.
• May lead a team or teams of Analysts and oversee their day-to-day tasking

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level