MILDEC Planner

Deft9 Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deft9 Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced MILDEC Planner to develop and execute deception plans in support of Combatant Command operations.

The candidate will analyze enemy decision processes and craft believable deception narratives aligned with NORTHCOM and component commands. Responsibilities include planning DDA activities (OP-D, DISO, TAC-D), coordinating with Information Forces and interagency partners, and evaluating MILDEC effectiveness through MOPs and MOEs.

Qualifications

• Completed JMTC or MILDEC course(s).
• USG Top Secret/SCI clearance (or SCI-eligible).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience.
• 3+ years MILDEC strategic or operational planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development of MILDEC plans that integrate with NORTHCOM and component command operations.
• Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g. OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify conduits and information pathways.
• Craft believable, sensor-verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
• Plan and conduct Department of War Deception Activities (DDA) including OP-D, DISO, and TAC-D.
• Synchronize MILDEC efforts with Information Forces including OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, OPSEC planners, NKE, and Cyber capabilities.
• Coordinate with military and interagency partners to ensure MILDEC plans are aligned and do not conflict with operations.
• Evaluate MILDEC operations by monitoring adversary behavior, analyzing intelligence, and reviewing MOPs and MOEs.

Skills

MILDEC experience

Strategic planning

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience

Master's degree in national security or operations planning

Tools

JMTC

MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC)

JOPP

Job description

Start Date: As soon as possible.

A Combatant Command (CCMD) Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner to develop and execute military plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of MILDEC plans that integrate with NORTHCOM and component command operations.
• Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g. OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify conduits and information pathways.
• Craft believable, sensor-verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
• Plan and conduct Department of War Deception Activities (DDA) including Operational Deception (OP-D), Deception in Support of Operations Security (DISO), and Tactical Deception (TAC-D).
• Synchronize MILDEC efforts with Information Forces including OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, OPSEC planners, Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE), and Cyber capabilities.
• Coordinate with military and interagency partners to ensure MILDEC plans are aligned and do not conflict with operations.
• Evaluate MILDEC operations by monitoring adversary behavior, analyzing intelligence, and reviewing Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE).

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of: The JointMilitaryDeceptionTraining Course (JMTC); a Service LevelMILDECCourse;or The MILDECTheater Operations Course (MDTOC).
• Current USG Top Secret/SCI clearance (or SCI-eligible based on previous investigation) .
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience.
• 3+ years of MILDECstrategic or operational planning experience.
• Demonstrated MILDEC experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field.
• Expertise in NORTHCOM AOR.
• Experience in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
• Experience draftingMILDECplans, orders, and assessments.
• Experience conducting Operational Deception (OP-D), DISOs, and TAC-Ds at Combatant Commands.
• Experience developing and integrating MILDEC deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPS.
• Experience integrating Informational Capabilities into operational design under Joint Planning Publication 5-0.
• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), and MILDEC integration.
• Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration
• MILDEC Planners will work with military and government civilians in NORTHCOM/J394 Protection Branch or component command/Joint Task Force in a secure area.
• Job includes ability to travel to conduct MILDEC planning, CONOPS, and assessments.