Information Operations SME

Cherokee Federal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) seeks an Information Operations Planner to support IO planning, synchronization, and execution for SOCCENT. Requires active TS/SCI clearance and 10+ years in IO planning with JOPP/APEX, MISO/MILDEC experience.

The role involves coordinating with interagency partners, drafting CONOPS and planning documents, and presenting to senior leaders. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required, with a strong emphasis on interagency collaboration and cyber operations

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required (BS/BA).
• Completion of Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC).
• 10+ years of IO planning experience; former FA30 or MCIOC/NIOC planner.
• 5+ years of combatant command or joint staff planning for cyberspace or information operations (MISO, MILDEC, Influence Operations).
• 3+ years in STO, MISO, EW, OPSEC, MILDEC.
• Knowledge of JOPES/APEX and MDMP; CENTCOM AOR experience in last 5 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experienced in senior leadership briefings.
• Army MOS37F - PSYOP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior IO planner and subject matter expert.
• Conduct research, analysis, and planning to integrate information-related capabilities (IRCs) into plans/operations.
• Coordinate with interagency and intelligence community for CONOPs and target development.
• Integrate various command elements into planning to deconflict and synchronize with other efforts (MISO, MILDEC, Influence Operations).
• Draft, coordinate, and document CO, MISO, MILDEC, and Cyber Enabled Influence Operations strategies and planning documents.
• Provide inputs and recommendations via briefings and talking points for SOCCENT CO, MISO, MILDEC and other Influence Operations objectives.
• Utilize JOPES and APEX; apply operational art and design to planning.
• Translate technical content into high-level briefs, point papers, and talking papers.
• Draft CONOPS, OPORDs, and related planning products; monitor doctrines and policies.
• May travel CONUS/OCONUS for conferences and planning efforts.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA)

Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC)

Job description

Information Operations Planner

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

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is seeking an Information Operations Planner to support IO planning, synchronization, and execution for Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT).

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• other possible benefits as provided

Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Information Operations Planner Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a senior Information Operations (IO) planner and subject matter expert.
• Conduct research, analysis, and planning to integrate information related capabilities (IRCs) and effects into plans/operations.
• Coordinate with interagency and intelligence community to support development of plans, targets, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) supporting planning and execution efforts.
• Integrate 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., Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Military Deception (MILDEC), and Influence Operations).
• Participate in Video Teleconferences (VTCs) and long-range, strategic planning efforts within USSOCOM and other DoD, Interagency (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.
• Draft, coordinate, and document CO, MISO, MILDEC, and Cyber Enabled Influence Operations strategies, plans, and planning documents.
• Provide 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.
• Utilize 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.
• Utilize knowledge of joint military operations, including command and control (C2) processes and the military decision making process.
• Translate, 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.
• Draft plans and facilitate the execution of CO, MISO, and MILDEC operations. Apply senior-level experience and knowledge in CO, MISO, and MILDEC operational planning and execution to develop recommendations concerning issues and problems facing SOCCENT, its subordinate entities, and external CO enterprises.
• Draft CONOPS, concept plans, operations orders, operations plans, fragmentary orders, execution orders, exercise directives, joint planning products, standard operating procedures, implementation plans, requirements definition and analysis, cyberspace operations TTPs, assessments, and other exercise or planning related products.
• Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters and make recommendations to the Government to ensure compliance and consideration in planning efforts.
• Create and maintain a database of CO, MISO, and MILDEC operations and CO, MISO, and MILDEC exercise planning TTPs, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning operational requirements for intelligence products that support SOF cyberspace operations and inform intelligence-resourcing decisions.
• Develop and maintain 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 Planner Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA).
• Former O5 and or GS-14 / Step 5 or higher equivalency.
• 10+ years' experience in IO Planning to include: Former FA30 (Army Information Operations Officer), or Marine Corps Information Operations Command (MCIOC), or Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) planner.
• Completion of the Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC).
• 5+ years' combatant command or a joint staff providing planning support and/or intelligence management for cyberspace or information operations (MISO, MILDEC, and Influence Operations) for strategic, operational, or tactical level operations and exercises.
• 3+ years' in one or more of the following areas:Special Technical Operations (STO), Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Operations Security (OPSEC), and/or Military Deception (MILDEC).
• Knowledge of Joint Planning processes (JOPES; APEX) and Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).
• 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.
• Army MOS37F - PSYOP experience preferred.
• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Please Note:

This position is pending a contract award.