IO Planner (IJSTO / Special Activities Planner) – Fort Meade, MD – TS/SCI w/ Poly
Fort Meade, MD (On-site)
Strategic Resilience Group (SRG) is seeking an experienced Information Operations (IO) Planner specializing in Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) to support mission-critical planning efforts at Fort Meade, MD.
This role supports joint operational planning and execution across the Operational Information Environment (OIE), integrating cyberspace operations, special technical operations (STO), and other information-related capabilities (IRCs) into coordinated campaign plans.
The ideal candidate brings experience supporting USCYBERCOM or other Combatant Commands, with deep familiarity in IJSTO processes, SAP/ACCM environments, and joint planning frameworks (JOPP/APEX).
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) into joint planning efforts across JPGs, OPGs, and OPTs
- Develop and support CONOPS, OPLANs, OPORDs, and contingency plans in alignment with combatant command objectives
- Coordinate Evaluation Request and Response Messages and support RAPCO processes
- Ensure compliance and synchronization within Special Access Programs (SAP) and ACCM environments
- Integrate cyberspace operations and other non-kinetic capabilities into the Operational Information Environment (OIE)
- Collaborate with interagency, intelligence community, and joint partners to align planning efforts
- Support targeting integration and effects planning across relevant planning cycles (e.g., D3A, F3EAD)
- Provide planning, coordination, and assessment support for sensitive and compartmented activities
- Prepare and deliver briefings and planning products for senior leadership
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in STO/IJSTO planning at the Service, Joint, or Combatant Command level
- Demonstrated experience supporting joint planning processes (JOPP, APEX, MDMP)
- Experience working within SAP, SCI, or ACCM environments
- Strong understanding of cyberspace operations integration into joint plans
- Experience developing operational plans, orders, and strategic planning products
- Ability to operate within highly classified and compartmented environments
- Excellent communication skills with experience briefing senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or recent experience supporting USCYBERCOM or Fort Meade missions
- Background in Information Operations (IO), MISO/PSYOP, MILDEC, OPSEC, or EW integration
- Familiarity with RAPCO, IJSTO frameworks, and STO processes
- Experience with joint targeting methodologies (D3A, F3EAD)
- Prior experience in Special Operations or Irregular Warfare environments
- Completion of relevant courses such as:
Joint Information Operations Planners Course
Defense OPSEC Planners Course
MILDEC Planners Course
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