Strategic Planner

Core One • Tampa, FL

115d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Strategic Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in strategic planning within Information Operations (IO) or influence operations.
• Completion of SAM or SAW program.
• Experience supporting a Combatant Command or the Joint Staff.
• Strong analytical, research, and forecasting abilities.
• Proficiency in strategic communication and briefing development.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a major command, combatant command, or service-level headquarters (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

• Develops and executes long-range, theater-level plans that integrate Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).
• Designs and implements multi-phase OIE plans aligned with Joint Doctrine (JP 3-4), national strategies, and Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) priorities.
• Incorporates Information Forces into strategic and operational plans to shape the information environment (e.g., MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, EW, PA, CA).
• Conducts PMESII-PT and DIMEFIL assessments to evaluate the operational environment and guide planning.
• Collaborates with J39, J5, J2, Joint Staff, interagency partners (e.g., DOS, USAID), and coalition forces to ensure unity of effort and consistent messaging.
• Produces OIE annexes, strategic roadmaps, concept papers, and senior-leader briefing materials.
• Establishes Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to assess campaign outcomes and recommend adjustments.
• Advises senior leaders on leveraging OIE to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
• Monitors global and regional trends in the information environment, including adversary influence operations, to inform proactive planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees