Cyber Information Operations Planner (Strategic Planner 3-5) - 28785

About the role

Join HII Mission Technologies as an Cyber Information Operations Planner (Strategic Planner 3-5) 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.
• Level 5 = 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ 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 with CI Polygraph security clearance

Qualifications

• 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.
• Level 5 = 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ 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 with CI Polygraph security clearance

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
• Familiarity with DoD cyberspace policy, OPSEC Planner Experience, and DDA planning
• Experience with IO tool
• Leadership in joint or coalition exercises and live operations

Benefits

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $94,520.00 - $225,000.00

Schedule

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