PSYOP Planner

US Citizenship Required. TS/SCI clearance eligibility required.

About the role

As a PSYOP Planner, you will be a key differentiator supporting CCMD staff that participates in the Joint Planning Process (JPP). You will use your subject matter expertise with PSYOP capabilities and experience with Internet-Based PSYOP to advise operators on methods of leveraging informational power to gain and maintain an information advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develops integrated PSYOP and supporting activities into CCPs, contingency plans, crisis plans, theater campaign orders, and ongoing operations.
• Assists other joint planners in incorporating their understanding of how information impacts the operational information environment to best leverage PSYOP.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of the operational environment to identify key target audiences and assess their beliefs, values, and motivations.
• Collaborates with analysts to develop persuasive and culturally appropriate messaging that aligns with strategic objectives.
• Develops detailed PSYOP campaign plans, including timelines, taskings, and measures of effectiveness.
• Collaborates with other CCMDs, intelligence analysts, and operational units to synchronize messaging and actions across different platforms.
• Develops and executes digital communication strategies to influence target audiences online, coordinating with adjacent staff sections to ensure consistent messaging.
• May lead a team or teams of Analysts and oversee their day-to-day tasking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; significant specialized experience may be substituted in lieu.
• 7+ years of related experience, including experience in the development of PSYOP plans and programs at the brigade level or higher.
• Completion of PSYOP qualification, Joint IO Planning, or IO Integration courses required.
• Deep understanding of online communication platforms, expertise in digital marketing, strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of foreign cultures, and awareness of legal and ethical considerations for online information operations.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages (medical, dental, vision)
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick and personal time, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $89,250 - $120,750. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg (Fayetteville, NC)