Civil Affairs Planner

Theascendancygroup

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A specialized military consultancy in Florida is seeking a Civil Affairs Planner to integrate civil-military operations within strategic frameworks. The candidate will work closely with interagency partners to develop plans that support stability and humanitarian efforts. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and experience in civil affairs or stability operations, as well as TS/SCI clearance. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute to vital operations affecting national security.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
Experience in civil-military coordination or interagency planning.
Graduate of Civil Affairs Qualification Course.
Prior support to Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or equivalent HQ.
Experience with civil information management, civil network analysis, or population-centric targeting.
Understanding of PMESII-PT, DIMEFIL, OIE doctrine, and the Information Joint Function.
Demonstrated interagency and coalition coordination experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate Civil Affairs equities into operational plans.
Conduct assessments focused on governance and human aspects.
Advise on public health and humanitarian assistance strategies.
Deliver senior-level briefs and recommendations.
Incorporates CA equities into OIE, MILDEC, OPSEC, and influence operations.
Delivers senior-level briefs and recommendations to commanders and staff.
Monitors global/regional political and civil trends to inform planning.

Skills

Civil Affairs coordination

Interagency collaboration

Civil-Military Operations

Network analysis

Briefings to leadership

PMESII-PT

DIMEFIL

Education

Degree in International Relations, Political Science, or related field

Job description

Description

Civil Affairs Planner

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

The Civil Affairs Planner position is a full‑time position integrating civil‑military operations into irregular warfare, influence operations, and campaign design as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The Civil Affairs Planner will synchronize governance, stabilization, and population‑centric activities in support of strategic competition and irregular warfare objectives.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement

TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Roles and Responsibilities

Contributes Civil‑Military Engagement Planning expertise to develop, coordinate, and integrate Civil Affairs (CA) equities into theater‐level operational plans to support influence, stability, governance, and foreign humanitarian operations.
Conducts PMESII‑PT, DIMEFIL, and operational design assessments focused on civil, governance, and human aspects of the operational environment to support Operational Environment Assessments.
Collaborates with interagency partners (e.g., State Department, NGOs), coalition forces, and Information Forces to synchronize CA and OIE activities.
Advises commanders on governance, rule of law, public health, infrastructure, humanitarian assistance, and essential service restoration to support long‑term stability.
Incorporates Civil Affairs equities into broader Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), including All information Forces and the capabilities MILDEC, OPSEC, and influence operations, to shape local perceptions and achieve theater‑level effects.
Civil Affairs directly supports the Information Joint Function through engagement with the Human Aspects and Informational Aspects of the operational environment.
Delivers senior‑level briefs, assessments, and recommendations to commanders and staff on civil‑military operations within the Information Environment.
Monitors emerging global/regional political, economic, and civil trends to inform planning. Build civil network assessments for operational situational awareness.

Required Qualifications

Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Regional Studies, Public Administration, or related field
Experience in civil Affairs, stability operations, civil‑military coordination, or interagency planning experience
Civil Affairs Qualification Course graduate (38A, 38G, or equivalent)
Prior support to Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or equivalent headquarters
Experience with civil information management, civil network analysis, or population‑centric targeting
Understanding of PMESII‑PT, DIMEFIL, OIE doctrine, and the Information Joint Function
Demonstrated interagency and coalition coordination experience

Preferred Qualifications

Prior deployments supporting Civil Affairs or stability operations in CENTCOM, AFRICOM, or INDOPACOM AORs
Experience supporting Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR), governance, or post‑conflict stabilization operations
Experience advising senior military or interagency leadership
Experience integrating CA into OIE, MISO, MILDEC, or strategic influence operations

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government‑focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like‑minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation’s security.

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