PSYOP Planner
About The Position
The PSYOP Planner supports Combatant Command (CCMD) staff participating in the Joint Planning Process. The role applies subject matter expertise in PSYOP capabilities and Internet-Based PSYOP to advise operators on leveraging informational power to gain and maintain an information advantage. The position is based onsite at the customer site at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The planner integrates PSYOP and supporting activities into campaign, contingency, crisis, and theater plans and ongoing operations; helps joint planners understand how information affects the operational information environment; and analyzes target audiences’ beliefs, values, and motivations. The role also develops culturally appropriate messaging and detailed campaign plans, coordinates messaging and actions across commands and operational partners, and develops digital communication strategies. The planner may lead teams of analysts and oversee their day-to-day tasking.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience, including experience developing PSYOP plans and programs at brigade level or higher.
- Bachelor’s degree; significant specialized experience may be substituted.
- Top Secret/SCI eligibility required; the candidate must currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Completion of a PSYOP qualification, Joint IO Planning, or IO Integration course.
- Deep understanding of online communication platforms.
- Expertise in digital marketing.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Knowledge of foreign cultures.
- Awareness of legal and ethical considerations for online information operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop integrated PSYOP and supporting activities for CCPs, contingency plans, crisis plans, theater campaign orders, and ongoing operations.
- Assist joint planners in incorporating an understanding of how information affects the operational information environment to leverage PSYOP.
- Analyze the operational environment to identify key target audiences and assess their beliefs, values, and motivations.
- Collaborate with analysts to develop persuasive, culturally appropriate messaging aligned with strategic objectives.
- Develop detailed PSYOP campaign plans, including timelines, taskings, and measures of effectiveness.
- Collaborate with other CCMDs, intelligence analysts, and operational units to synchronize messaging and actions across platforms.
- Develop and execute digital communication strategies to influence online target audiences, coordinating with adjacent staff sections to ensure consistent messaging.
- May lead teams of analysts and oversee their day-to-day tasking.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
