Effects Coordinator

Theascendancygroup

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider is seeking an Effects Coordinator to integrate and synchronize capabilities across military operations. This full-time position involves coordinating with interagency stakeholders and ensuring policy compliance while engaging U.S. and partner nation senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in PSYOP/MISO and must possess a TS/SCI clearance or eligibility. Applicants should apply now if they meet the qualifications for this unique and impactful role.

Qualifications

Experience in special operations or intelligence.
Prior support for joint or combined military operations.
Strong writing skills and ability to develop media plans.
Ability to develop and assess MISO/PSYOP/IO plans and audience analysis.
Strong understanding of DoD, Joint, and Service doctrine for C2, fires, and IO.
Coordinate across Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps with CCMD.
Experience coordinating with interagency and IC stakeholders.
Able to brief senior leadership and operate in dynamic environments.
Completion of PSYOP Qualification Course or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate effects planning across various military branches.
Engage with senior U.S. and partner nation leaders.
Analyze and operationalize targeting directives.
Support Annex D and Annex M development and contribute to CONOPs.
Contribute to Combat Assessment and MOE for campaign performance.
Brief senior leaders and deconflict authorities during operations and planning events.
Coordinate effects planning with IC, interagency elements, and coalition partners.

Skills

Experience in PSYOP/MISO

Knowledge of Joint Planning Process

Expertise in developing MISO/PSYOP plans

Strong understanding of DoD doctrine

Ability to brief senior leadership

Brief senior leaders

MDMP/JPP planning

Education

Completion of PSYOP Qualification Course

Graduate of Information Operations Planner Course

Job description

Effects Coordinator

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 Effects Coordinator position is a full-time position integrating and synchronizing lethal and non-lethal capabilities (fires, MISO, MILDEC, cyber, EMSO, space, PA) across plans, orders, and IOE-focused campaigns. Serves as the effects integrator between J39, Fires Cells, Targeting Boards, and Interagency stakeholders, ensuring alignment of authorities, timing, and intended outcomes.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement

TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Roles and Responsibilities

Incorporate PSYOP/MISO functions into Combatant Command planning efforts and lead development of target audience analysis, series development, and influence campaign assessment.
Analyzes and operationalizes IOE-relevant directives to inform targeting, messaging, and sequencing of effects against adversary decision‑making systems.
Provides expertise on C2 relationships, authorities, permissions, and doctrinal integration of joint capabilities within CCMD structures.
Supports Annex D (Fires) and Annex M (Targeting) development, and contribute to CONOPs and influence‑focused planning efforts.
Contributes to Combat Assessment (CA) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) for evaluating integrated campaign performance.
Engages with U.S. and partner nation senior leaders to brief plans, deconflict authorities, and represent IOE considerations during operations and planning events.
Coordinates effects planning with the Intelligence Community (IC), interagency elements, and coalition partners to ensure policy compliance and operational synchronization.

Required Qualifications

Experience in PSYOP/MISO, targeting, intelligence, maneuver, or special operations.
Prior experience supporting joint or combined military operations, preferably at the component or CCMD level
Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), MDMP, campaign planning, and targeting processes
Expertise in developing and assessing MISO/PSYOP/IO plans and products, including audience analysis and message development
Strong understanding of DoD, Joint, and Service doctrine, particularly for command and control (C2), fires, and information operations
Demonstrated ability to integrate efforts across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps components in coordination with CCMD initiatives
Demonstrated experience coordinating with interagency and intelligence community (IC) stakeholders
Proven ability to brief and engage senior leadership, and operate effectively in dynamic, multi‑domain environments
Completion of PSYOP Qualification Course or equivalent operational targeting/fires/IO training

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of Captain’s Career Course or higher PME
Experience with Embassy teams, foreign partner coordination, or interagency messaging efforts
Graduate of one or more: Information Operations Planner Course, Special Warfare Advanced Targeting and Analysis Course (SWATA), Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner Course, Irregular/Unconventional Warfare Course
Battle staff experience in support of CCMD or TSOC campaigns
Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop media production plans or dissemination strategies
Experience supporting OCONUS deployments or multinational coalitions

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. To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply: