Strategic Planner

The Ascendancy Group • Tampa, FL

21h

About The Position

Strategic 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 Strategic Planner position is a full-time position developing and executing long-range, theater-level plans that integrate Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) influence activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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

Requirements

• Degree in International Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Strategic planning experience, with at least 5 years in IO or influence operations
• SAM / SAW Graduate
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands or Joint Staff
• Strong analytical, research, and forecasting skills
• Proficiency in strategic communication and briefing development
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a major command, combatant command, or service-level HQ (USCENTCOM AOR preferred)
• J39 experience in strategic planning, policy development, or interagency coordination
• Familiarity with national security documents (e.g., NSS, NDS, NMS, UCP)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning teams and influence senior decision-makers

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements multi-phase OIE Plans aligned with Joint Doctrine (JP 3-4), national strategies, and GCC priorities.
• Integrates Information- Forces (MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, EW, PA, CA) into strategic and operational plans to shape the information environment.
• Conducts PMESII-PT and DIMEFIL assessments to evaluate the operational environment and inform strategic planning.
• Collaborates with J39, J5, J2, Joint Staff, interagency partners (e.g., DOS, USAID), and coalition forces to ensure unity of effort and message.
• Drafts OIE annexes, strategic roadmaps, concept papers, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Defines and tracks Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to evaluate campaign success and inform adjustments.
• Provides strategic counsel to senior leaders on the use of OIE to achieve long-term operational and strategic effects.
• Monitors global and regional trends in the information environment and adversary influence operations to inform proactive planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees