MILDEC Planner - NORTHCOM

Responsibilities

• Influence strategic, operational, and tactical efforts, driving success across CAP/SAP/STO/ACCM mission sets, crisis response, and conventional and SOF engagements.
• Ensure compliance with national and theater-level policies, coordinate DoD Operations Activities and Investments (OAIs) with interagency partners and contribute to achieving USNORTHCOM’s strategic objectives.
• Provide expertise in USG strategies, policies, and processes for operations targeting.
• Plan and integrate Military Deception (MILDEC) capabilities into existing execution orders and policies.
• Maintain strategic understanding of Western Hemisphere activities and operations.
• Write and publish guidance documents and orders for Commander review and component execution.
• Maintain an understanding of information related capabilities throughout the Western Hemisphere.
• Maintain system access and situational awareness while producing senior leader briefing materials.
• Create, review, and edit MILDEC documentation, such as CONOPS and mission concepts, to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Maintain expertise in Irregular Warfare (IW) policy, doctrine, and related OAIs while engaging with key stakeholders.
• Monitor AOR hotspots, enhance crisis response efforts, and advise on national strategies and CONPLANs.
• Ensure alignment with DoD directives and policies during planning and execution phases to support mission success.

Qualifications

• Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.
• Completion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Joint OPSEC Course, or other Information Related Capabilities formal training completion.
• Expertise in strategic and operational planning within DoD, interagency coordination, and USSOUTHCOM’s theater campaign objectives.
• Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and emerging concepts.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team under high-stakes conditions.
• Master’s degree in a related field (desirable).
• Experience supporting activities that directly impact Foreign Terrorist organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
• Familiarity with USNORTHCOM operations, culture, and organizational structure.
• Demonstrated success in engaging Joint Staff, interagency, and partner-nation stakeholders.
• Expertise in emerging crisis response technologies and regional dynamics.
• Proficient in managing administrative actions and long-term strategic initiatives.