Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Planner

Amentum; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Psychological Operations (PYSOP) Planner to provide research, planning and analysis support to USPACOM, leveraging DoD PSYOP experience.

The role requires senior-level briefing skills, CONOPS/COA development, and the ability to produce formal papers for senior leaders. Travel about 10% to US and allied nations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or at least 10 years of DoD experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 5 years’ PSYOP experience.
• Experience conducting research across topics and functional areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at authoring analytical or policy documents.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 1 year of experience with AI or Language Model tools in related contexts.
• Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility; US Citizenship required for TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support USPACOM with comprehensive PSYOP concepts, plans and assessments.
• Conduct research (unclassified and classified) to inform PSYOP integration into OPLANS, CONPLANS and contingency planning.
• Develop MOEs and MOPs to assess PSYOP effectiveness in plans and operations.
• Review and compile PSYOP actions for DoD reporting requirements.
• Assist senior-level strategic planning and briefings with formal papers and background information.
• Assist in rapid-response analyses on policy and operational plans; evaluate national security policies and threat assessments to inform planning.
• Coordinate with DoD entities including other Combatant Commands and Joint Staff.
• Travel approximately 10% annually to Mainland U.S. and allied nations for PSYOP events.

Skills

PSYOP experience

Oral and written communication

Policy documents

AI/LM tools experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Psychological Operations (PYSOP) Planner to provide research, planning and analysis support to U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM).

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment.

• Are a self-starter with PSYOP experience who can identify opportunities and take initiative to implement high level programs.

• We are looking for a candidate who is confident in their knowledge and experience who is able to present new concepts of operations (CONOPS) and courses of action (COAs) to senior leaders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support USPACOM with comprehensive and integrated PYSOP concepts, plans and assessments which support USPACOM goals and objectives.

• Conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing and emerging operational concepts and plans, distilling that research into recommendations for PSYOP integration into OPLANS, CONPLANS and contingency planning.

• Research and develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Performance (MOP) by which to assess the effectiveness of PSYOP support to plans and operations.

• Review, assess and compile documentation on PSYOP actions and activities to satisfy OSD and Joint Staff reporting requirements.

• Aid senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for senior leader consumption.

• Aid in short timeline responses to answer specific questions pertaining to policy and operational plans; analyze subject plans and concepts for areas of concern; research and analyze various pertinent national security policies, military strategies, vulnerability assessments, threat and intelligence assessments, to inform planning efforts and new concept development.

• Assist in coordination with other Department of Defense entities, including other Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the military Services and USPACOM's component and sub-unified commands.

• Approximately 10% travel annually, both to Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations, in support of PSYOP events, including conferences, planning sessions, and exercises/experiments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 10 years' experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), in lieu of degree

• At least 5 years' experience working in PSYOP

• Experience conducting research on a range of topics and functional areas

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficient at authoring analytical or policy documents

• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with AI or Language Model (LM) tools in system administration, operational planning, or data analysis context. (Including MSS, creating workflows, etc.)

• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working TS/SCI level projects

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university or Graduation from a military command and staff college

• 10 or more years of experience in PSYOP

• Experience with Classified Material Security and Handling Procedures

• 3 years' experience in the USPACOM AOR

• 3 years' experience on a military staff (Service HQ, Combatant Command, OSD, JS)

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $145K - $160K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

$145K - $160K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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