PSYOP Planner, Senior

Phase2 Technology; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Senior PSYOP Planner to shape influence operations across joint and combined forces, developing plans aligned to commander objectives and operational phases.

You will perform in-depth target audience analysis, identify behavioral drivers, craft narratives, synchronize activities with partners, and integrate PSYOP planning into orders and supporting plans, while producing measures of performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PSYOP planning, influence operations, or operational planning fields.
• Experience developing PSYOP plans aligned to commander objectives and operational phases.
• Experience conducting target audience analysis to identify behavioral drivers and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop PSYOP plans aligned to commander objectives and operational phases.
• Conduct in-depth target audience analysis to identify behavioral drivers and influence outcomes.
• Coordinate PSYOP activities with joint, interagency, and coalition partners to synchronize information-related capabilities.
• Integrate PSYOP planning into operational orders, annexes, and supporting plans; assess information opportunities and adversary patterns.
• Produce measures of performance and effectiveness to evaluate influence activities.

Skills

PSYOP planning

Influence operations

Operational coordination

Target audience analysis

Message development

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Master's degree in PSYOP or related field

Bachelor's degree in PSYOP or related field

Job description

Job Number: R0245349 PSYOP Planner, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complexsituations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We're looking forsomeone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a PSYOP Planner, you will shape the integration of influence activities across joint and combined operations by developing PSYOP plans aligned to commander's objectives and operational phases. You will conduct indepth target audience analysis to identify behavioral drivers, vulnerabilities, and desired influence outcomes, using those insights to craft effective concepts, themes, and narratives. In this role, you will synchronize PSYOP activities with joint, interagency, and coalition partners to ensure information related capabilities are aligned and mutually reinforcing. You will integrate PSYOP planning into operational orders, annexes, and supporting plans while assessing the operational environment to identify information opportunities, risks, and adversary patterns that affect mission success. You will coordinate message approval processes, ensuring consistent alignment for production, distribution, and dissemination across multiple platforms. You will also recommend PSYOP tasks, capabilities, and resources during planning and mission analysis, while producing measures of performance and effectiveness that evaluate the impact of influence activities. Grow your careerwith us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in PSYOP planning, influence operations, or operational planning fields
• Experience developing PSYOP plans aligned to commander objectives and operational phases
• Experience conducting target audience analysis to identify behavioral drivers and influence outcomes
• Experience integrating PSYOP activities into operational orders, annexes, or supporting plans
• Experience coordinating with joint, interagency, or coalition partners to synchronize information related capabilities
• Ability to assess operational environments to identify information opportunities and vulnerabilities
• Ability to develop messages, themes, and narratives tailored to priority audiences
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree and 10+ years of experience with PSYOPs, or Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience with PSYOPs

Nice If You Have:

• Experience planning PSYOP at the Combatant Command level
• Knowledge of Service component functions and Combatant Command relationships, with experience coordinating PSYOP activities through Service, Joint, coalition, and interagency channels
• Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and Army doctrine, policies, and regulations
• Experience with joint or service level information operations planning
• Experience with CCMD AOR

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.