Cyber Information Operations Planner (Strategic Planner 3-4) - 30011

About the role

Join HII Mission Technologies as an Cyber Information Operations Planner (Strategic Planner 3-4) and play a pivotal role at the heart of U.S. Cyber Command. You will craft and synchronize IO capabilities—ranging from psychological operations and electronic warfare to ops security and counter-propaganda—to shape the information environment and support joint cyber missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop IO annexes and integration plans for cyber operations, ensuring seamless synchronization of PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, DDA, and PA activities
• Analyze adversary information environments and recommend tailored disruption or influence strategies
• Cook up with intelligence, planning, and targeting cells to refine IO objectives, effects, and assessment criteria
• Lead IO-focused wargames, red-team exercises, and simulations to stress-test plans and validate tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Draft and deliver briefings, directives, and staff summaries for senior leaders and joint force commanders
• Serve as the primary liaison to PSYOP and cyber exploitation units, both service and coalition, to facilitate cross-domain integration
• Monitor and report campaign effectiveness, incorporating lessons learned into iterative planning cycles
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to professional development programs on IO doctrine and best practices

Requirements

• Level 3 = 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Level 4 = 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• 5+ years of direct IO planning experience supporting joint or service-level cyber or information campaigns
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Thorough understanding of Joint Publication 3-13.2 (Information Operations) and CYBERCOM planning processes
• Proven ability to draft operational orders, fragmentary orders, and detailed IO annexes under tight timelines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with track record of briefing Flag officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI security clearance required, with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph

Qualifications

• JMTC Graduate
• JIIPC/JIOPC graduate
• DOPC graduate
• Component-level OPSEC course
• Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Cyber Operations, or related discipline
• Prior experience on USCYBERCOM J39 or Service IO staff
• Military background in IO, intelligence planning, or cyber planning, including one or more of the following MOS/AFSC/Rating codes:
• Army: ASI P4/3H;
• Navy: Information Warfare Officer (1810);
• Air Force: 14F/FX;
• Marine Corps: 0550 (Psychological Operations Officer); 0520, 0521 (Psychological Operations Marine)
• Hands-on experience with IO tool
• Familiarity with DoD cyberspace policy, OPSEC Planner Experience, and DDA planning
• Demonstrated leadership in joint or coalition exercises and live operations

Skills

• Thorough understanding of Joint Publication 3-13.2 (Information Operations) and CYBERCOM planning processes
• Proven ability to draft operational orders, fragmentary orders, and detailed IO annexes under tight timelines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with track record of briefing Flag officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders
• Hands-on experience with IO tool
• Familiarity with DoD cyberspace policy, OPSEC Planner Experience, and DDA planning
• Demonstrated leadership in joint or coalition exercises and live operations

Benefits

Competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $82,191.00 - $135,000.00.

Schedule

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt