Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner

Deft9 Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent national security firm is looking for an experienced MILDEC Planner to support Combatant Command operations. The role involves developing and managing MILDEC programs to safeguard operations and collaborating with military partners. Candidates should have 5+ years in strategic planning, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. This position may require some travel and offers an opportunity for engaging with multi-agency partners on critical missions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MILDEC strategic and operational planning experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Expertise in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of MILDEC plans integrating with Information Forces.
• Analyze enemy decision processes to identify vulnerabilities.
• Craft deception narratives supported by operations.

Skills

MILDEC planning

Operational Deception (OP-D)

Strategic planning

Intelligence analysis

Collaboration with military partners

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience

Master's degree in national security or related field

Job description

A Combatant Command (CCMD) Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner supports CCMD operations by developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive OPSEC programs to safeguard critical information and operations from adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of MILDEC plans that integrate with the Information Forces and J39 Staff.
• Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g. OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Craft believable, sensor verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
• Support the development of input for MARFOR and other MAGTF planning efforts during the review and approval process.
• 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 insure MILDEC plans are coordinated and do not conflict with operations.
• Evaluate the success of MILDEC operations by monitoring adversary behavior, analyzing intelligence, and reviewing Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE).
• Provide expert advice and support on MILDEC planning to Information Forces, N&NC Directorates, and Components, Regions, and Separates (C/R/S).

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience.
• 5+ years of MILDEC strategic and operational planning experience.
• One or more of the following Courses: Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC); Service Level MILDEC Course; MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC).
• Expertise in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
• Experience drafting MILDEC plans, orders, and strategy assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level with minimal guidance.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field.
• Graduate of formal MILDEC, certification course (JMTC, MDTOC) and Joint OPSEC Training courses.
• Experience conducting Operational Deception (OP-D) including OP-D, DISOs, and TAC-Ds at Combatant Commands or J39 organizations.
• Experience developing and integrating MILDEC deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPS that align with Commander’s internet and OIE campaigns.
• 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 N&NC/J394 Protection Branch Team in a secure area.
• Job includes ability to travel to conduct MILDEC planning and assessments.

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