Information Warfare Specialist

Universal Strategy Group Inc; Algiers Point (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Universal Strategy Group Inc. is seeking an Information Warfare Specialist to support MARFORSOUTH G-39 in planning and executing information warfare activities in the USSOUTHCOM AOR.

The role requires coordinating IO, MISO, and MILDEC with government stakeholders and allied services. You will draft plans, conduct audience analysis, and provide assessments of campaign effectiveness, while traveling domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience planning and integrating IO with emphasis on MISO/PSYOP and MILDEC at tactical/operational levels.
• Verifiable experience in MISO/PSYOP planning processes.
• Verifiable MILDEC planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for planning, coordination, and integration of IO, MISO, and MILDEC.
• Draft plans, annexes, and appendices for government review and approval.
• Develop MILDEC concepts and integrate with operational plans.
• Conduct Target Audience Analysis for USSOUTHCOM AOR countries.
• Interface with USSOUTHCOM, HQ USMC, other services, and interagency partners on IO/MISO/MILDEC matters.
• Assess performance and effectiveness of IO, MISO, MILDEC activities and campaigns.
• Engage with counterparts in USSOUTHCOM, HQ USMC, US Navy, and country teams in the AOR.
• Participate in MARFORSOUTH contingency, crisis, and exercise planning teams.

Skills

IO planning

MISO/PSYOP

MILDEC

Target Audience Analysis

Security Clearance TS/SCI

US Driver’s License

Education

DoD-approved MISO/PSYOP qualification course

DoD-approved MILDEC planning course

Job description

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Information Warfare Specialist

Full Time Professional New Orleans, LA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1282

Information Warfare Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) G-39 in executing information warfare capacities under a non-personal services contract. The contractor provides analysis, assessments, and recommendations to support government staff; the government retains full control and final authority for all decisions and actions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the MARFORSOUTH G-39 for the planning, coordination, and integration of IO, MISO, and MILDEC; support government-led execution of these activities
• Draft and recommend IO, MISO, and MILDEC plans, annexes, and appendices for government review and approval
• Develop and propose MILDEC concepts and integrate them with broader operational plans
• Conduct and maintain Target Audience Analysis for countries within the USSOUTHCOM AOR
• Routinely interface with counterparts at USSOUTHCOM, Headquarters USMC, other service components, and interagency partners on all matters related to IO, MISO, and MILDEC
• Develop and provide assessments on the performance and effectiveness of IO, MISO, and MILDEC activities and campaigns
• Routinely interface with counterparts at USSOUTHCOM, Headquarters USMC, United States Navy, and United States Country Teams located in the USSOUTHCOM AOR
• Participate in MARFORSOUTH contingency, crisis and exercise operational planning teams (OPT)
• Review and provide recommendations on SOUTHCOM and Marine Corps taskers
• Assist MARFORSOUTH staff in Marine Corps and SOUTHCOM planning conferences by gathering information to facilitate planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years of experience planning and integrating Information Operations (IO), with a strong emphasis on MISO/PSYOP and MILDEC at the tactical or operational level
• Verifiable experience and expertise in the MISO/PSYOP planning process
• Verifiable experience and expertise in the MILDEC planning process
• Experience with Target Audience Analysis, message development, and effects assessment
• U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• A valid US driver's license
• Country visa as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a DoD-approved MISO/PSYOP qualification course
• Graduation from a DoD-approved MILDEC planning course
• SOUTHCOM AOR experience
• Experience planning at the Combatant Command level
• MARFOR experience
• Defense Language Program 2/2 or greater Spanish proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish
• Ability to create products and presentations that communicate ideas effectively and concisely in English and Spanish

TRAVEL

Minimum 2 trips per quarter (8-12 trips total per year, 5 days each, 40-96 days total) in support of Tri-Service Maritime Staff Talks, IO SME exchanges, Mobile Training Teams, planning conferences, exercise execution, and after-action reviews. All OCONUS travel will take place in the USSOUTHCOM AOR or the Caribbean; exact locations are not yet known.

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.