Senior Military Engagement Platform (SMEP) Planner

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of space. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, Peraton delivers trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect the nation and its allies. The company operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, supporting essential government agencies and every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Employees tackle the most daunting challenges to keep people around the world safe and secure.

About the role

The Senior Military Engagement Platform (SMEP) Planner leads information operations, military information support operations (MISO), and strategic influence campaigns in support of Combatant Command objectives. This role serves as the primary operational liaison between senior military stakeholders and execution teams, overseeing the planning, synchronization, production, and delivery of communication and influence activities across joint, interagency, and multinational environments.

• Campaign planning and execution
• Stakeholder engagement
• Operational communications strategy
• Workflow and production management
• Effects assessment and governance oversight

Directs cross-functional teams spanning strategy, intelligence, creative, media, analytics, and production disciplines to deliver high-impact messaging and influence products across print, broadcast, digital, and emerging media platforms. Advises senior leadership on mission priorities, operational risk, resource allocation, and campaign effectiveness while ensuring compliance with operational security, classification guidance, and release authorities. This role requires strong leadership, operational planning, and mission execution capabilities in dynamic, high-tempo environments supporting national security objectives.

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years
• Expertise in information operations, strategic communications, psychological operations/MISO, campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational assessments
• Experience working with Combatant Commands, joint and multinational partners, and intelligence-driven influence operations
• Familiarity with operational systems and analytical tools, including DCGS, JWICS, and CIDNE

Pay

Target salary range: $112,000 – $179,000. Salary is determined by scope and responsibilities of the position, individual experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business and contract considerations. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and health savings account (HSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company-paid holidays

A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.