OPSEC Planner

Theascendancygroup; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized security consultancy in Florida is seeking an OPSEC Planner to enhance operational security for U.S. military operations. The role involves developing OPSEC plans, conducting assessments, and advising on security countermeasures. Candidates should possess experience in Operations Security and a strong understanding of OPSEC functions across the Information Environment. This position requires TS/SCI eligibility and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational experience in Security or Intelligence.
• Experience in applying OPSEC across the Information Environment.
• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations.

Responsibilities

• Support development of OPSEC plans integrating with J39 Staff.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments to evaluate operational risks.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for operational design.

Skills

Operational experience in Operations Security

Strong understanding of OPSEC planning

Familiarity with adversary intelligence collection disciplines

Education

Graduate of formal OPSEC certifications

Job description

OPSEC Planner

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

The Operational Security (OPSEC) Planner position is a full-time position supporting Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), integrating OPSEC functions into planning for influence operations, and campaign design. The OPSEC planner helps ensure U.S. operations maintain operational advantage across competition, crisis, and conflict.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement:

TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supports development of OPSEC plans that integrate with the Information Forces and J39 Staff.
• Identifies critical information (CI) that may expose friendly vulnerabilities across physical, informational, and human aspects of the operational environment.
• Conducts OPSEC assessments to evaluate risks associated with operational activities and information disclosure.
• Advises commanders, planners, and information forces on OPSEC countermeasures to protect critical capabilities.
• Collaborates with OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, MILDEC planners, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and cyber forces to integrate OPSEC into multi-domain operational design.
• Analyzes adversary collection capabilities, technical means, and information exploitation threats that affect U.S. operational security.
• Provides support to wargames, exercises, contingency operations, and deliberate campaign planning.
• Conducts training and awareness programs to maintain OPSEC discipline throughout planning and execution.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of formal OPSEC certifications or Joint OPSEC Training courses
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, 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

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security. To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply:

• Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance? If not, are you eligible for one?
• Total number of years professional experience
• List the highest degree earned and the field of study
• List the second highest degree earned and the field ofn
• Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!