Information Warfare Planner

Paylocity; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. seeks an Information Warfare Planner to support SOCPAC from Camp Smith, HI. The role focuses on synchronizing information operations and coordinating across intelligence, CA, and other units to achieve information superiority in the INDOPACOM AOR.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience with IRCs, MILDEC, MISO, and cyber operations, plus U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across command levels.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize effects in the Information Environment to support military objectives.
• Coordinate IRCs (MILDEC, MISO, CYBER, STO, JEMSO, OPSEC, PA) in planning.
• Develop and execute MISO and Civil Affairs plans to support operations.
• Liaise with DoD, INDOPACOM, SOCOM and service components.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

POSITION: Information Warfare Planner (Cross Functional Team – First Island Chain) (CFT-FIC)

WORK LOCATION: Camp Smith, HI

JOB CATEGORY: Intelligence

JOB TYPE: Shift

REQUISITION ID: EM45-002

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Information Warfare Planner (Cross Functional Team – First Island Chain) (CFT-FIC) to join our team at Camp Smith, HI in support of SOCPAC. Special Operations Command Pacific plans, directs, and executes special operations across the Indo-Pacific region to advance U.S. national security objectives, strengthen allied and partner capabilities, and promote regional stability. SOCPAC integrates multi-domain special operations forces to conduct counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, information operations, and crisis response missions. Through persistent engagement, joint interoperability, and strategic partnership development, SOCPAC ensures readiness to deter aggression, respond to emerging threats, and enable a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist SOCPAC INDOPACOM in military operations within the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Information Warfare Planner (CFT) (FIC) will be responsible for synchronizing effects within the Information Environment (IE) to support the commander’s mission, ensuring the effective coordination and execution of Information-Related Capabilities (IRCs). This role requires close collaboration with intelligence, Civil affairs (CA), and other operational units to achieve information superiority on the battlefield. In addition to specific duties, the Information Warfare Planner (CFT) (FIC).
• Synchronize Effects in the Information Environment (IE) to support military objectives within the INDOPACOM AOR.
• Support the commander’s task of informing and influencing audiences through effective coordination of IRCs, including psychological operations (MISO), cyber operations, electronic warfare, and public affairs.
• Plan, Monitor, and Assess Information Support Plans to ensure alignment with mission goals and adjust based on operational feedback.
• Coordinate with Intelligence Personnel to ensure proper intel support for Information Operations.
• Develop and Execute MISO Plans and Civil Affairs Activities to support military operations.
• Liaise with Key Commands including DoD, INDOPACOM, SOCOM, and associated service components to ensure SOCPAC operations are supported.
• Assess IRC Executions and Support Plans and ensure plans meet mission objectives.
• Maintain Situational Awareness of Special Access Program (SAP) capabilities, Special Technical Operations (STO), and emergent concepts within the IE.
• Support Testing and Evaluation of new concepts, capabilities, and formations in military exercises.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Asia-Pacific Studies, or related field and Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Information Environment (IE) and its impact on military operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience integrating IRCs (MILDEC, MISO, CYBER, STO, JEMSO, OPSEC, PA) into operational or tactical planning
• Minimum 2 years of experience planning and synchronizing asymmetric options in support of SOF operations
• Minimum 6 years of operational-level staff experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the USINDOPACOM AOR (military, civilian, or contractor)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in multi-disciplined intelligence or operational support to SOF
• Demonstrated experience supporting Information Operations, Civil Affairs, or related mission sets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate and or brief complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Information Operations to include Civil Affairs and related mission sets
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and at various levels of command, including interfacing with DoD, SOCOM, and other service components.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI clearance and be SAP/STO eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating Civil Affairs and Information Operations in joint or SOF environments
• Prior experience as a Civil Affairs Officer (Active or Reserve Component)
• Familiarity with ASCOPE and PMESII-PT analytical frameworks
• Familiarity with SOCPAC operations and objectives.
• Experience supporting partner nation engagement and civil-military coordination
• Experience supporting USINDOPACOM or USSOCOM planning processes
• Experience with testing and evaluating emergent technologies or concepts in military exercises

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

• FBI Privacy Act Notice
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights