Psychological Operations Specialist

United States Army; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army is seeking a Psychological Operations Specialist adept in persuasion and influence. In this role, you'll assess and develop strategic information to engage audiences and support critical military objectives. Responsibilities include broadcasting important information and conducting social and psychological analyses to inform operations. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements, including citizenship and educational qualifications, and will undergo extensive training.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
• Age requirement: 17–34 years.
• Top Secret Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop information to influence audiences.
• Broadcast important information through various mediums.
• Shape operations and missions through culturally informed analysis.

Skills

Persuasion & Influence

Cultural Awareness & Communications

Social & Psychological Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Psychological Operations Specialist, you’ll be an expert at persuasion. You’ll assess and develop the information needed to influence and engage specific audiences. You’ll broadcast important information through various mediums and assist U.S. and foreign governments, militaries, and civilian populations. Psychological Operations Specialists play a key role in shaping operations and missions through culturally informed messaging and analysis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• Age: 17–34 years
• High School Diploma or GED
• Eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Meet Army tattoo policy
• No major law violations
• No significant medical conditions

Training & Certifications

• 53 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training
• 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training or 16–22 weeks of One Station Unit Training
• 85 Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) – Active Duty only
• 105 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)
• Airborne School
• Active Duty only
• 5 weeks of PO Preparation & Conditioning Course
• 10-day PO Assessment & Selection
• 10 weeks of PO Qualification Course
• 10 weeks of Special Warfare PO Course
• 16–22 weeks of Basic Special Operations Language Training

Skills You'll Learn

• Persuasion & Influence
• Cultural Awareness & Communications
• Social & Psychological Analysis