Strategic Cyber IO Planner — Multi‑Domain Operations Leader

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness resources

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Education scholarships

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Cyber Information Operations Planner to craft and synchronize IO capabilities supporting U.S. Cyber Command. You will shape information operations across PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, DDA, and PA to support joint cyber missions.

The role requires strategic thinking with combat-capable planning experience and offers opportunities to lead wargames, coordinate with multiple cells, and brief senior leaders in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IO planning experience supporting cyber or information campaigns
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Thorough understanding of Joint Publication 3-13.2 and CYBERCOM planning processes
• Proven ability to draft operational orders and IO annexes under tight timelines
• Excellent written and oral communication, briefing Flag officers or SES leaders
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance, CI Polygraph ability

Responsibilities

• Develop IO annexes and integration plans for cyber operations, synchronizing PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, DDA, and PA
• Analyze adversary information environments and recommend tailored disruption or influence strategies
• Coordinate with intelligence, planning, and targeting cells to refine IO objectives, effects, and assessment criteria
• Lead IO-focused wargames, red-team exercises, and simulations to test plans and TTPs
• Draft and deliver briefings, directives, and staff summaries for senior leaders
• Serve as liaison to PSYOP and cyber exploitation units for cross-domain integration
• Monitor and report campaign effectiveness and incorporate lessons learned
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to IO doctrine and best practices

Skills

IO Planning

Cyber Operations

Joint Planning

Wargaming

Briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related field

Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Cyber Operations, or related discipline

Tools

IO Tools

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Cyber Information Operations Planner to craft and synchronize IO capabilities supporting U.S. Cyber Command. You will shape information operations across PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, DDA, and PA to support joint cyber missions.

The role requires strategic thinking with combat-capable planning experience and offers opportunities to lead wargames, coordinate with multiple cells, and brief senior leaders in a high-stakes environment.