Peraton · 18 hours ago
IO Planner specializing in Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) / Active TS with SCI / Poly eligibility
US-MD-Fort Meade
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is currently seeking an experienced IO Planner for its Operational Planning, Implementation and Assessment Services Team. The role involves providing operational support and integrating information-related capabilities into military operations.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide IO core, related capabilities, and sensitive operational support during day‑to‑day operations, combat operations, contingencies, crisis action, disaster relief, and exercises
Integrate information‑related capabilities and sensitive activities into operations orders, annexes, and evaluation/assessment plans
Review, analyze, and advise on the impact of national‑level strategies, policies, and joint doctrine
Develop information‑related appendices, annexes, tabs, estimates, and related products across Electronic Warfare (EW), MISO, Military Deception (MILDEC), Cyberspace Operations (CO), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO)
Research, develop, utilize, analyze, and assess information‑related tools and capabilities across EW, MISO, MILDEC, CO, OPSEC, and IJSTO
Support focused academic outreach, experimentation, and scientific application integration
Provide development, planning, staffing, coordination, execution, and assessment of sensitive activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant planning experience with a BS/BA, or 6 years with an MS/MA. An associate degree with 10 years of relevant experience may be considered. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (HS + 12+ years)
Knowledge of Special Technical Operations (STO) and their integration into joint operational planning, the military decision‑making process, campaign planning, targeting processes, and development/assessment of tactical and operational MISO/PSYOP plans and orders
At least 5 years of STO planning experience at the service or joint level supporting Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces, with emphasis on cyber operations
Working knowledge of IO, MILDEC, OPSEC, EW, and cyberspace operations, including missions, tasks, warfighting functions, and the integration and synchronization of joint capabilities
Understanding of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force roles and their relationships to CCMDs for coordinating MISO/PSYOP actions
Experience integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent and supporting operations with interagency and intelligence community partners, and developing support for related capabilities
Familiarity, certification, or operational experience in: MILDEC, OPSEC, EW, Cyberspace operations, Coordinating intelligence requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Current U.S. passport with ability to travel internationally
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to pass/obtain a polygraph (Must be able to obtain a final TS/SCI with polygraph)
Preferred
Active TS/SCI and current polygraph
IJSTO Planners Course
PDAS Operators Course
Recent joint or service‑level IO planning experience
Current work with USCYBERCOM as a STO planner
Familiarity with core, supporting, and related IO competencies supporting CYBERCOM planning
Proficiency in integrating MISO/PSYOP capabilities into cyber plans and operations
Knowledge of military command relationships and C2 procedures, including the ability to coordinate STO actions and develop policies aligned with C2 principles
Experience coordinating with ACCM Program Managers and Coordinators across DoD, Joint Staff, Military Departments, Combatant Commands, DoD Field Activities, and interagency partners
Ability to advise, negotiate, and persuade managers, military officials, and senior leaders, gaining acceptance of recommended concepts, guidance, and policies
Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders and large audiences using oral, visual, and written formats
Ability to work effectively within task‑organized working groups
Skill in developing and using information products that leverage current and emerging technologies to support planning, coordination, and decision‑making
Experience with joint or combined military operations and interagency coordination
Knowledge of DoD, joint, and Army doctrine, regulations, and policies
Ability to recommend changes to policy, force structure, design, and command relationships
Completion of one or more of the following courses: Joint Cyber Operations Planners Course, Joint Information Operations Planners Course, Defense OPSEC Planners Course, Special Warfare Advanced Targeting and Analysis Course, Special Operations MILDEC Planners Course, Irregular Warfare Course
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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