J39 PSYOP Planner

J39 Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Planner

Serve as a senior PSYOP planner

Advise the commander and staff on the psychological effects of military actions

Provide situational awareness and understanding of the effects individuals and groups have in the Operational Environment (OE)

Plan military operations that influence the attitudes and behaviors of selected Target Audiences (TAs) and populations

Determine the best means to deliver messages to individuals and populations in the Area of Operations (AO)

Assess influence efforts through Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE)

Determine adversary and enemy information capabilities and assess the potential effects of adversary and information activities

Plan the employment of PSYOP to achieve commander's objectives within the appropriate authorities and U.S. policies, goals, and objectives

Conduct target audience analysis and series development to achieve desired influence effects

Assess the effectiveness of influence efforts through open-source research and coordinating intelligence collection

Integrate PSYOP with other Information Forces (IFs) to achieve synchronized influence effects

Develop plans, Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), series to achieve desired influence effects

Integrate various command elements into planning to ensure synchronization and achieve deconfliction in planning efforts

Participate in VTCs and long-range, strategic planning efforts within USSOCOM, USCENTCOM, other DoW elements, and Interagency (IA) participants; this shall include COA development, analysis, documentation, vetting, and presentation

Provide iterative, written and oral inputs and recommendations, via briefings and point papers/talking points, for the development and refinement of SOCCENT Influence Operations objectives, priorities, strategies, plans, and planning documents

Utilize knowledge of joint doctrine and joint planning concepts, to include the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) process; apply operational art and operational design in the application of JOPP

Utilize knowledge of joint military operations, including command and control (C2) processes and the military decision making process (MDMP)

Translate, both orally and in writing, technical content and TTPs found in proposed COAs, OPLANs, and CONPLANs into high-level briefs, point papers, and talking papers

Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters and make recommendations to the Government to ensure compliance and consideration in planning efforts

Create and maintain a database of PSYOP operations, activities, and investments (OAIs), TTPs, assessments, best practices, and lessons learned

May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified/required training

Minimum Qualifications

MA/MS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis

Joint Professional Military Education Level II or Service Equivalent; Advanced Military Education Levels (i.e., School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS); Service War Colleges)

At least 5 years strategic and operational planning and analysis

At least 3 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience

Equivalent combinations of at least 10 years of SOF operational experience and education

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.