Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner

ANSER; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER seeks a Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner to provide technical expertise supporting Joint Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) planning and execution, focusing on competition activities and surge readiness for contingencies, crisis action, disaster relief, and exercises.

The role develops MILDEC concepts and products, ensuring alignment with Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and IRCs for USFK operations and related OAIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 5+ years of experience in joint planning, information operations, deception planning, or related operational planning.
• Ability to produce staff-quality planning products (concepts, annexes/tabs, estimates) and staff them through coordination processes.
• Working knowledge of joint doctrine/strategy analysis and its application to operational planning.
• Ability to operate effectively in a security-conscious environment and comply with all training/access requirements.
• Prior service or direct support experience at a CCMD, JTF, or component headquarters.
• Experience integrating deception with broader IRC portfolios and campaign planning (OIE integration).
• Experience supporting sensitive activities planning and assessment in classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop MILDEC operational concepts, plans, annexes/tabs, estimates, and related deliverables for joint planning.
• Research, develop, validate, utilize, analyze, and assess MILDEC tools and capabilities and their integration with IO/IW and sensitive activities.
• Incorporate MILDEC and related IRCs into operations orders, annexes, and evaluation/assessment plans.
• Support USFK and components in establishing and managing IO and sensitive activities planning/execution processes, including coordination across stakeholders.
• Review and advise on impacts of national strategies, policies, and joint doctrine on deception planning and execution.
• Contribute to IRC proposals and roll-ups to amplify effects of USFK OAIs and support campaign synchronization.

Skills

Joint planning

Information operations

Deception planning

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

The Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner provides technical expertise supporting Joint Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) planning and execution, with a focus on competition activities and readiness to surge for contingencies, crisis action, disaster relief, and exercises . The role develops and integrates MILDEC concepts and products into joint plans and orders, ensuring alignment with Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and broader Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) in support of USFK operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) .

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop MILDEC operational concepts, plans, annexes/tabs, estimates, and related deliverables for joint planning
• Research, develop, validate, utilize, analyze, and assess MILDEC tools and capabilities and their integration with IO/IW and sensitive activities
• Incorporate MILDEC and related IRCs into operations orders, annexes, and evaluation/assessment plans
• Support USFK and components in establishing and managing IO and sensitive activities planning/execution processes, including coordination across stakeholders
• Review and advise on impacts of national strategies, policies, and joint doctrine on deception planning and execution
• Contribute to IRC proposals and roll-ups to amplify effects of USFK OAIs and support campaign synchronization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent relevant experience)
• 5+ years of experience in joint planning, information operations, deception planning, or related operational planning
• Demonstrated ability to produce staff-quality planning products (concepts, annexes/tabs, estimates) and staff them through coordination processes
• Working knowledge of joint doctrine/strategy analysis and its application to operational planning
• Ability to operate effectively in a security-conscious environment and comply with all training/access requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior service or direct support experience at a Combatant Command (CCMD), Joint Task Force (JTF), or component headquarters
• Experience integrating deception with broader IRC portfolios and campaign planning (OIE integration)
• Experience supporting sensitive activities planning and assessment in classified environments

Potential Scenarios & Expected Outcomes

• Competition operations support: integrated MILDEC inputs embedded into campaign planning and execution, aligned to OIE
• Crisis/exercise surge: rapid MILDEC planning deliverables and assessment framework incorporated into orders and evaluations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.