Information Operations Strategic Planner
HQ USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL
Position Responsibilities
Lead and support operational planning teams (OPTs), working groups, and boards to develop OIE plans, annexes, and appendices aligned with campaign objectives
Translate strategic guidance into executable operational and tactical IO plans
Integrate information-related capabilities (IRCs) across lines of effort to achieve desired effects in the information environment
Coordinate with CCMD staff, components, and JIIM partners to synchronize messaging, influence activities, and operational actions
Conduct mission analysis, problem framing, and course of action development for IO and irregular warfare efforts
Develop, track, and assess Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to evaluate campaign impact
Produce and maintain planning products including orders, concepts, and supporting documentation
Support crisis action planning and contingency operations as required
Incorporate cultural, regional, and adversary information considerations into planning efforts
Leverage data, intelligence, and analytic tools to inform decision-making and operational design
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in Information Operations, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), or Operations in the Information Environment (OIE)
Experience supporting Combatant Command (CCMD), Joint Staff, or Service component planning processes
Strong understanding of Joint Planning Process (JPP) and military decision-making frameworks
Experience integrating interagency and multinational partners into operational planning
Ability to develop clear, concise, and actionable planning products for senior leaders
Active Top Secret clearance with current SCI access required at time of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Experience directly supporting USSOCOM or Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions
Familiarity with cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, and influence operations integration
Regional or cultural expertise relevant to priority operational areas
Experience with assessment frameworks and data-driven planning
Graduate of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) Psychological Operations Qualification Course (MOS 37A - Psychological Operations Officer or MOS 37F - Psychological Operations Specialist), or Service equivalent PSYOP or IO course
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