Information Operations SME

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Information Operations SME with a strong background in military planning, operations and intelligence integration.

This role requires 20+ years in planning campaigns and shaping outcomes in space operations and information warfare. You will work collaboratively to devise unique solutions to complex challenges, emphasizing diligence and creativity in a rapidly evolving national defense domain.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years of experience in military planning and mastery of service/joint planning doctrine.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
• Master's degree in a relevant field desired.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Intelligence: integrate intelligence into military planning and operations.
• Campaign Planning: lead information operations campaigns at regional, national, and international levels.
• Strategic Communications: present to senior military and civilian leadership with strong written and oral skills.
• Adaptability: thrive in changing environments with creativity and rapid adjustment.
• Initiative: analyze problems and devise effective solutions in dynamic contexts.

Skills

Strategic intelligence

Campaign planning

Strategic communications

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

JPME II

SAMS

JAWS

SAASS

MAWS

Joint Planners Course

Job description

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking an experienced Information Operations SME with a strong background in military planning, operations and intelligence integration. This position is based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of expertise in planning and implementing military campaigns and operations, and the ability to extrapolate potential outcomes from net assessments. As a Blue Sky Innovator, you will work collaboratively to devise and implement unique solutions to complex challenges related to space operations and information warfare. This role rewards process diligence, insight, and creativity, and provides an opportunity to impact to the nation's defense in a rapidly evolving domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Intelligence: Understand and integrate strategic, national, foundational, and current intelligence into military planning and operations.


• Campaign Planning: Lead the planning and execution of information operations campaigns, tailoring strategies to target audiences at the regional, national, and international levels.


• Strategic Communications: Demonstrate superior written and oral communications skills, confidently presenting before senior military and civilian leadership across the Department of War.


• Adaptability: Thrive in a changing work environment, demonstrating creativity and rapid adaptation to evolving roles and expectations.


• Initiative: Analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions, applying critical thinking and adaptability to rapidly changing circumstances.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Over 20 years of experience in military planning, mastery of service and/or joint planning doctrine, understanding of and experience with planning in accordance with the intelligence record


• Security Clearance: Must have a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Education:

• Master's degree in relevant field desired.

Experience desired: The ideal candidate will have a track record of successful roles in military planning, project management, strategic communication, with experience in a variety of international environments.

Specialized Military Training:

• JPME II


• Service advanced military schooling such as SAMS, JAWS, SAASS, & MAWS


• Joint Planners Course and/or at least 5 years’ experience on a 2-star Joint Command or Higher - Desired

If you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record of excellence in strategic planning, project management, and innovation in the military information domain, we invite you to apply for this unique and impactful position as a Blue Sky Innovator. Join our team and help shape the future of space operations and information warfare.

Salary range for the position is $180,000 - $210,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

We also offer benefits:

• medical/dental/vision benefits


• 401k contribution

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