About Peraton
Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and non‑traditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.
Program Overview
Leading provider of Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to the U.S. government. Integrates Information Related Capabilities (IRC) across multiple domains, environments, and geographic boundaries, supporting both domestic and overseas operations via Information Operations planners, intelligence analysts, cultural advisors, and linguists.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Planner (Information Operations (IO) Planner) to conduct direct liaison, integration, and synchronization with Combatant Command (COCOM) staff, subordinate units, and associated joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multi‑national (JIIM) partners.
This position is a deployed unaccompanied one‑year assignment to Camp, Xiphos, Jordan – Secure U.S. Military Compound.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expert (SME) mission analysis, analytic problem solving, and assessment of information operations (IO); creative use of information systems and information activities (IA); integration with inter‑agency and intelligence community (IC); and consider significant or key cultural aspects that affect operational and tactical planning, security, and risk assessments.
- Review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational‑level IO‑related directives in support of maneuver elements and must have a strong understanding of the CCMD AOR.
- Provide subject matter expertise in all operations in the information environment.
- Apply technical skills to operational and tactical planning/execution, identifying and tracking measures of performance (MOP) through attainment of measures of effectiveness (MOE) and providing advice concerning the application of all IRC capabilities during the development of operational concepts.
- Provide expert level oral, visual, and written communications and briefing techniques.
- Effectively advise, negotiate and persuade various managers, military officials, and senior leaders; and effectively obtain acceptance of recommended concepts, ideas, guidance, policies, and regulations.
- Engage senior JIIM leaders and staff and conduct operational and informational briefings to a large audience.
- Work independently by providing a timely flow of relevant information operations planning by providing daily reports, collecting, sharing, disseminating, and completing all assigned tasks.
- Perform the authoring and updating Operations Security (OPSEC) plans and policies.
- Fully integrate Information Operations, Military Information Support Operations, and Operations Security into future operations planning (FUOPS) and support current operations (CUOPS) planning.
- Work effectively within a task‑organized working group and integrate with intelligence community entities.
- Prepare to lead and/or support working groups and operational planning teams.
- Work with other directorates and downtrace units in a Combined and Joint command.
- Fully integrate IO, MISO, and OPSEC with future operations planning (FUOPS) and support current operation planning (CUOPS).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA. 4 additional years of related experience will be considered in lieu of BS/BA education requirement.
- Former 30A (Army), 37A (Army), 17XX (Marine Corps), or 14FX (Air Force).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with IO or MISO and OPSEC planning at the service or joint level in support of operations at Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces.
- Broad experience and knowledge of information operations (IO), Psychological Operations, military deception (MILDEC), and operations security (OPSEC), tasks, and overall functions that support operations, understand how to integrate these capabilities, and be capable of synchronizing activities of mutual concern.
- Comprehension of joint planning functions of strategic guidance, concept development, plan development, and plan assessment.
- Army/Joint Targeting, IPB, and COG analysis process as well as a general understanding of Joint training doctrine and procedures.
- Knowledge in NATO Defense Planning Process (NDPP), JOPP, MDMP, and MCPP planning and targeting processes and expertise in developing and accessing tactical and operational level IO plans and orders.
- Understanding of IRC permissions, authorities, and coordination.
- Experience with integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent and supporting operations developing support for related capabilities and their activities.
- Must have extensive experience with integrating Operations Security (OPSEC) into military planning processes and OPSEC Program Management; Must be OPSEC LV II Certified via the Army OPSEC Officer’s Course, Air Force Signature Management/OPSEC Management Course, or have completed the National OPSEC Program (formerly IOSS) OPSE 2380 (OPSEC Analysis) and 2390 (OPSEC Program Management) Courses.
- Be familiar with, certified in, or have applicable operational/field time experience in:
- Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Planning
- Military Information Support Operations (MISO) / (formerly Psychological Operations (PSYOP)). Planning
- Military Deception (MILDEC) and Deception in Support of OPSEC (DISO) Planning
- Operations Security (OPSEC) Planning
- Must possess a current U.S. Passport with at least 2 years remaining before expiration.
- Must meet Visa Qualification standards for Doha, Qatar.
- Active DoD Top Secret with SCI Eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI
- 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), and/or Psychological Operations (MOS 37A), Marine Corps 17XX, or Air Force 14FX careers field are preferred.
- Master of Military Art and Science, Strategic Communications, International Affairs, or similar related fields.
- Recent Joint or Service Level Information Operations planning experience.
- Previous time as a J‑39 Director, Deputy Director, Division/Brigade IO Planner, or 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.
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 – $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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