Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Planner, Camp Xiphos, Jordan – TS-SCI

Position: Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Planner (Information Operations (IO) Planner)

Location: remote assignment located at Camp Xiphos, Jordan – Secure US Military Compound.

As our IO/MISO Planner, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in mission analysis, problem solving, and assessment of Information Operations (IO).
• Creatively leverage information systems and activities, integrating with interagency and intelligence community (IC) partners.
• Consider key cultural aspects that impact operational and tactical planning, security, and risk assessments.
• Review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational-level IO directives in support of maneuver elements, with a strong understanding of the CCMD Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Apply technical skills to operational and tactical planning/execution, identifying and tracking measures of performance (MOP) and measures of effectiveness (MOE).
• Provide expert-level oral, visual, and written communications, including briefings to senior leaders.
• Advise, negotiate, and persuade managers, military officials, and senior leaders to gain acceptance of recommended concepts, policies, and guidance.
• Engage senior JIIM leaders and staff, conducting operational and informational briefings to large audiences.
• Work independently to ensure timely flow of IO planning, including daily reporting, collection, sharing, and dissemination of information.
• Author and update Operations Security (OPSEC) plans and policies.
• Fully integrate IO, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), and OPSEC into both future operations planning (FUOPS) and current operations planning (CUOPS).
• Collaborate effectively within task-organized working groups, coordinating with intelligence community entities.
• Lead and/or support working groups and operational planning teams.
• Partner with other directorates and subordinate units in a Combined and Joint command environment.

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; minimum of 6 years with an MS/MA.
  • Note: 4 additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a BS/BA.
• Former service in one of the following career fields:
  • 30A (Army Information Operations Officer)
  • 37A (Army Psychological Operations Officer)
  • 17XX (Marine Corps Information Warfare Officer)
  • 14FX (Air Force Information Operations Officer)
• At least 5 years of experience with IO, MISO, and OPSEC planning at the service or joint level in support of Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces.
• Broad knowledge of:
  • Information Operations (IO)
  • Psychological Operations (PSYOP)
  • Military Deception (MILDEC)
  • Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Ability to integrate these capabilities and synchronize activities of mutual concern.
• Strong comprehension of joint planning functions, including:
  • Strategic guidance
  • Concept development
  • Plan development
  • Plan assessment
• Familiarity with Army/Joint Targeting, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB), and Center of Gravity (COG) analysis processes.
• General understanding of joint training doctrine and procedures.
• Knowledge of NATO Defense Planning Process (NDPP), JOPP, MDMP, and MCPP planning/targeting processes.
• Expertise in developing and assessing tactical and operational-level IO plans and orders.
• Understanding of IRC permissions, authorities, and coordination.
• Experience integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent/supporting operations and related capabilities.
• Extensive experience with OPSEC integration into military planning processes and OPSEC Program Management.
• Certification Requirements:
  • OPSEC Level II via Army OPSEC Officer’s Course, Air Force Signature Management/OPSEC Management Course, or
  • Completion of National OPSEC Program (formerly IOSS) OPSE 2380 (OPSEC Analysis) and OPSE 2390 (OPSEC Program Management).
• Familiarity, certification, or operational/field experience in:
  • Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Planning
  • Military Information Support Operations (MISO/PSYOP) Planning
  • Military Deception (MILDEC) and Deception in Support of OPSEC (DISO) Planning
  • Operations Security (OPSEC) Planning
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• Must possess a current U.S. Passport with at least 2 years remaining before expiration.
• Able to meet requirements of a Jordanian Visa.
• Must hold an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Army SOF Military Deception Planner’s Course
• Joint MILDEC Training Course
• Defense OPSEC Planners Course
• Army Military Deception Planners Course
• Air Force Signature Management Course
• Army Information Operations (MOS 30A), Psychological Operations (MOS 37A), Marine Corps 17XX, or Air Force 14FX career fields preferred
• Master’s degree in Military Art and Science, Strategic Communications, International Affairs, or related fields
• Recent Joint or Service-level Information Operations planning experience
• Previous experience as:
• J-39 Director or Deputy Director
• Division/Brigade IO Planner
• Information Activities Coordinator
• Army Information Operations Planner Course (AIOPC)
• Military Information Support Operations Integration Course (MISOIC)
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) or Service Component Command equivalent