Senior Information Operations Planner

The Ascendancy Group • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Sr Information Operations Planner
The Ascendancy Group’s Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview
The Senior Information Operations Planner position is a full-time position leading, directing, and overseeing the integration of Information Forces (IRCs) into strategic and operational planning, and mission execution as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). This role advises command staff, manages OIE strategy development, and ensures alignment with operational objectives and policy directives.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement: TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Requirements

• Degree in Military Art, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Leadership experience in IO planning at the Joint or Combatant Command level
• Commissioned officer, Senior NCO, or senior civilian with equivalent rank/responsibility and experience
• FA30 qualification or 14F (Airforce Information Operations Officer) or 0510/0520/0530 (MAGTF IO Officer and Planner series) or equivalent military specialty with demonstrated operational IO leadership
• In-depth knowledge of JOPP, campaign planning, and joint doctrine
• U.S. Citizen with a current passport

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of JIOPC, Joint Cyber Ops Planner Course, or MILDEC Planner Course
• Experience leading cross-functional or interagency teams in a high-tempo environment
• Operational leadership experience with OPSEC, MILDEC, Information Force missions
• Operational experience supporting the CENTCOM AOR, INDOPACOM or AFRICOM
• Familiarity with classified systems, policy development, and strategic communication

Responsibilities

• Provides command-level leadership for OIE planning and execution.
• Serves as a senior advisor to commanders on integrating Information Forces (IRCs) into strategic, operational, and tactical operations.
• Leads planning and synchronization of capabilities such as SAP/STO, Civil Affairs, Public Affairs, MISO, EW, MILDEC, OPSEC, and Cyber.
• Oversees development and implementation of OIE campaign plans, assessment frameworks, and policy recommendations.
• Engages senior leadership, interagency counterparts, and international partners on OIE coordination and guidance.
• Recommends adjustments to command structures, force design, or policy to enhance OIE effectiveness.
• Supervises and mentor OIE staff across multiple commands and task forces.
• Represents OIE equities in joint planning groups, command-level briefings, and interagency forums.
• Maintains awareness of current technologies and best practices across OIE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees