Information Operations Military Deception Planner

***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. ***

Conduct research, analysis, and planning to integrate MILDEC into plans/operations.  Coordinate with other information related capabilities (IRCs), Special technical Operations capabilities, and other compartmented capabilities to support development of plans, targets, and CONOPs supporting planning and execution efforts. This role involves developing and implementing tactical and strategic plans to deceive adversaries, mislead their decision-making processes, and manipulate their perception of military operations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Information Operations Military Deception Planner Responsibilities Include: 

• Supports MILDEC planning, synchronization, and execution.
• Conducts research, analysis, and planning to integrate MILDEC into plans/operations.
• Coordinates with other information related capabilities (IRCs), Special technical Operations capabilities, and other compartmented capabilities to support development of plans, targets, and CONOPs supporting planning and execution efforts.
• Coordinates planning activities with the Special Technical Operations (STO)/SAP planner at SOCCENT to achieve desired effects as applicable to MILDEC efforts.
• Provides expert MILDEC assessments, strategies, recommendations, far reaching experience, expertise, and unconstrained thinking in the development of MILDEC strategies, plans, and activities to support the SOCCENT Commander.
• Provides MILDEC planning expertise and options in support of Operations Security (OPSEC).
• Integrates various command elements (to include lower echelon units, service components, and cyberspace community entities) into planning to ensure cyber expertise, as necessary and to deconflict and synchronize with other planning efforts (i.e. MISO, MILDEC, and Influence Operations). 
• Participates in VTCs and long-range, strategic planning efforts within USSOCOM and other DoD, IA, and non-government Cyber Operations (CO), MISO, MILDEC Operations, and Influence Operations participants. This shall include course of action (COA) development, analysis, documentation, vetting, and presentation. 
• Drafts, coordinates, and documents CO, MISO, MILDEC, and Cyber Enabled Influence Operations strategies, plans, and planning documents. 
• Provides iterative, written and oral inputs and recommendations, via briefings and point papers/talking points, for the development and refinement of SOCCENT CO, MISO, MILDEC and other Influence Operations objectives, priorities, strategies, plans, and planning documents.
• Utilizes knowledge of joint doctrine and joint planning concepts, to include the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) process.  Apply operational art and operational design in the application of JOPP.
• Utilizes knowledge of joint military operations, including command and control (C2) processes and the military decision making process.
• Translates, both orally and in writing, technical content and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) found in proposed COAs, OPLANs, and CONPLANs into high-level briefs, point papers, and talking papers.
• Develops and maintains an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders.
• May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS (TDY status, attend conferences, planning efforts, OPTs with appropriate clearance levels, and exercises) as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified / required training. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Information Operations Military Deception Planner Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) degree and 10+ years’ combined experience in Military Deception Planning to include:  planning, targeting, synchronizing and assessing MILDEC requirements within full-spectrum IO operations. Developing and integrating MILDEC requirements within campaign strategy, plans, and orders.

• Experience with Special Technical Operations (STO), Military Information Support Operations (MISO) and/or Military Deception Operations (MILDEC) review and approval process.
• Knowledge of Joint Planning processes (JOPES; APEX) and Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).
• Completed one two-week MILDEC training course (Joint MILDEC Training Course (JMTC) or SOF MILDEC Course).
• At least 1 previous MILDEC operational assignment at a Theater Special Operations Command or SOF Joint Task Force.
• CENTCOM AOR operational experience in the past 5 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience preparing and presenting senior leadership briefings.
• Experience with the application of project management concepts and methodologies.

• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to:

  • Deception strategies

  • Psychological warfare

  • Tactical deception

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.  The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.  CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.  For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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