Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner

Deft9 Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense operations firm in Colorado Springs is seeking an OPSEC Planner to support Combatant Command operations. The role involves developing and managing OPSEC programs to safeguard critical information and collaborating with military and intelligence personnel. Candidates should have strong expertise in operational security, experience in relevant domains, and excellent communication skills. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and offers opportunities for significant operational planning engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational experience in Operations Security, Information Operations, Intelligence, or Irregular Warfare.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Experience supporting Combatant Command or Joint Task Force level headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Support development of OPSEC plans that integrate with Information Forces.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments to evaluate risks associated with operational activities.
• Provide support to wargames, exercises, and contingency operations.

Skills

Operational Security expertise

Information Operations

Intelligence analysis

Excellent communication skills

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 OPSEC plans that integrate with the Information Forces and J39 Staff.
• Identify critical information (CI) that may expose friendly vulnerabilities across physical, informational, and human aspects of the operational environment.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments to evaluate risks associated with operational activities and information disclosure.
• Advise commanders, planners, and information forces on OPSEC countermeasures to protect critical capabilities.
• Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, MILDEC planners, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and cyber forces to integrate OPSEC into multi-domain operational design.
• Analyze adversary collection capabilities, technical means, and information exploitation threats that affect U.S. operational security.
• Provide support to wargames, exercises, contingency operations, and deliberate campaign planning.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to maintain OPSEC discipline throughout planning and execution.
• Strategic Planning: Integrating OPSEC into planning processes and developing plans for various scenarios.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborating with security and intelligence personnel, interacting with external agencies, and reporting findings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience.
• 5+ years of operational experience in Operations Security, Information Operations, Intelligence, or Irregular Warfare.
• Prior support to Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or Joint Task Force level headquarters
• Experience applying OPSEC across physical, informational, and human aspects of the Information Environment.
• Strong understanding of OPSEC planning, assessments, and integration within multi-domain operations.
• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), or MILDEC integration.
• Familiarity with adversary intelligence collection disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, CYBER) and exploitation techniques.
• Excellent written, verbal, and briefing skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field.
• Graduate of formal OPSEC certifications or Joint OPSEC Training courses.
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands or J39 organizations.
• Experience developing OPSEC integration for irregular warfare and influence campaigns.
• Experience integrating Informational Capabilities into operational design under Joint Planning Publication 5-0.
• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), or MILDEC integration.
• OPSEC 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 OPSEC training and assessments.

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