Information Warfare Specialist

Socket.dev; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. seeks an experienced Information Warfare Specialist to support IO planning and integration at tactical and operational levels. The role emphasizes MISO/PSYOP and MILDEC, with analysis, messaging, and collaboration across military and government partners.

Applicants should have TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in IO, and experience with SOUTHCOM or MARFOR. On-site in New Orleans with occasional travel CONUS/OCONUS. English and Spanish skills beneficial.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years of experience planning and integrating Information Operations (IO), especially MISO/PSYOP and MILDEC.
• Experience with MISO/PSYOP planning processes.
• Experience with MILDEC planning processes.
• Experience performing Target Audience Analysis (TAA), message development and effects assessment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and passport required.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, integrate, and coordinate Information Operations at tactical and operational levels.
• Support MISO/PSYOP planning and execution, including audience analysis, message development, and effects assessment.
• Support MILDEC activities within DoD processes.
• Develop information products, presentations, assessments, and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Analyze audiences and information environments to support objectives.
• Assess effectiveness of information-related activities and provide improvement recommendations.
• Communicate complex information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with military, government, and mission partners for operational planning.

Education

DoD MISO/PSYOP qualification

DoD MILDEC planning course

Job description

On-Site atMARFORSOUTH Headquarters, New Orleans, LA, with occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS as required| Full-Time / Contract | Start October 2026 (Pending Contract Award) | Active DoD Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance Required | U.S. Citizenship Required | Competitive Salary | Mid-to-Senior Level Experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experiencedInformation Warfare Specialistto support Information Operations (IO) planning and integration at the tactical and operational levels. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise inMilitary Information Support Operations (MISO)/Psychological Operations (PSYOP)andMilitary Deception (MILDEC), with the ability to develop, coordinate, and assess information-related activities in support of operational objectives.

Experience supportingU.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Combatant Command-level planning, and/orMarine Forces (MARFOR)organizations is highly desirable.

About the company

Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effectiveinformation technology services to commercial and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, integrate, and coordinate Information Operations at the tactical and operational levels.
• Support MISO/PSYOP planning and execution, including target audience analysis, message development, and effects assessment.
• Support the planning and integration of MILDEC activities in accordance with established DoD processes.
• Develop information-related products, presentations, assessments, and recommendations for senior leaders and operational stakeholders.
• Analyze target audiences and information environments to support effective communication and operational objectives.
• Assess the effectiveness and impacts of information-related activities and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Communicate complex information and ideas clearly and concisely through written, electronic, and verbal products.
• Collaborate with military, government, and other mission partners in support of operational planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Minimum of5 years of experience planning and integrating Information Operations (IO), with a strong emphasis onMISO/PSYOP and MILDECat the tactical or operational level.
• Verifiable experience and expertise in theMISO/PSYOP planning process.
• Verifiable experience and expertise in theMILDEC planning process.
• Experience conductingTarget Audience Analysis (TAA), message development, and effects assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and effective products and presentations for a variety of audiences.
• ValidU.S. driver's license.
• ValidU.S. passport.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas, as required, in accordance with theU.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from aDoD-approved MISO/PSYOP qualification course.
• Graduation from aDoD-approved MILDEC planning course.
• Experience supporting theSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Experience planning at theCombatant Command level.
• Experience supportingMARFORorganizations.
• Defense Language Program (DLP) 2/2 or greater Spanish language proficiency.
• Professional proficiency communicating information and ideas verbally inEnglish and Spanish.
• Professional proficiency communicating effectively in writing, as appropriate to the audience, through electronic or written media inEnglish and Spanish.
• Ability to create products and presentations that communicate ideas effectively and concisely inEnglish and Spanish.

Security & Deployment Requirements

The selected candidate shall possess:

• U.S. TS/SCI security clearance— must possess the clearance or, at minimum, have an approved interim clearance as applicable.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Country-specific visa(s), when required, in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• U.S. Citizens only. No visa sponsorship available.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to complex national security missions involving Information Operations, MISO/PSYOP, and MILDEC. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals supporting operational planning and information-related mission objectives in a dynamic environment.

MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. MILVETS Systems Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

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