IO Planner specializing in Integrated Joint Special Technical Op

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Leading provider of Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to the U.S. government. Integrates Information Related Capabilities (IRC) across multiple domains, environments, and geographic boundaries, supporting both domestic and overseas operation via Information Operations planners, intelligence analysts, cultural advisors, and linguists

About The Role

Peraton is currently seeking an experienced IO Planner - Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) for its' Operational Planning, Implementation and Assessment Services Team

Location: Fort Meade, MD

What You'll Do:

• Provide IO core, related capabilities, and sensitive operational support during day-to-day operations, combat operations, contingencies, crisis action, disaster relief, and exercises.
• Integrate information-related capabilities and sensitive activities into operations orders, annexes, and evaluation/assessment plans.
• Review, analyze, and advise on the impact of national-level strategies, policies, and joint doctrine.
• Develop information-related appendices, annexes, tabs, estimates, and related products across Electronic Warfare (EW), MISO, Military Deception (MILDEC), Cyberspace Operations (CO), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO).
• Research, develop, utilize, analyze, and assess information-related tools and capabilities across EW, MISO, MILDEC, CO, OPSEC, and IJSTO.
• Support focused academic outreach, experimentation, and scientific application integration.
• Provide development, planning, staffing, coordination, execution, and assessment of sensitive activities.

Join Our Mission:

• At Peraton, you'll be part of a team making a real impact. We support the U.S. Intelligence Community and national defense partners with solutions that strengthen and protect the nation. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering opportunities to grow your career in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry.
• If you're ready to be challenged, make an impact, and advance your career while supporting national defense, apply today.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant planning experience with a BS/BA, or 6 years with an MS/MA. An associate degree with 10 years of relevant experience may be considered. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (HS + 12+ years).
• Knowledge of Special Technical Operations (STO) and their integration into joint operational planning, the military decision-making process, campaign planning, targeting processes, and development/assessment of tactical and operational MISO/PSYOP plans and orders.
• At least 5 years of STO planning experience at the service or joint level supporting Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces, with emphasis on cyber operations.
• Working knowledge of IO, MILDEC, OPSEC, EW, and cyberspace operations, including missions, tasks, warfighting functions, and the integration and synchronization of joint capabilities.
• Understanding of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force roles and their relationships to CCMDs for coordinating MISO/PSYOP actions.
• Experience integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent and supporting operations with interagency and intelligence community partners, and developing support for related capabilities.
• Familiarity, certification, or operational experience in:
• MILDEC
• OPSEC
• EW
• Cyberspace operations
• Coordinating intelligence requirements
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current U.S. passport with ability to travel internationally.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to pass/obtain a polygraph (Must be able to obtain a final TS/SCI with polygraph).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI and current polygraph.
• IJSTO Planners Course.
• PDAS Operators Course.
• Recent joint or service-level IO planning experience.
• Current work with USCYBERCOM as a STO planner.
• Familiarity with core, supporting, and related IO competencies supporting CYBERCOM planning.
• Proficiency in integrating MISO/PSYOP capabilities into cyber plans and operations.
• Knowledge of military command relationships and C2 procedures, including the ability to coordinate STO actions and develop policies aligned with C2 principles.
• Experience coordinating with ACCM Program Managers and Coordinators across DoD, Joint Staff, Military Departments, Combatant Commands, DoD Field Activities, and interagency partners.
• Ability to advise, negotiate, and persuade managers, military officials, and senior leaders, gaining acceptance of recommended concepts, guidance, and policies.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders and large audiences using oral, visual, and written formats.
• Ability to work effectively within task-organized working groups.
• Skill in developing and using information products that leverage current and emerging technologies to support planning, coordination, and decision-making.
• Experience with joint or combined military operations and interagency coordination.
• Knowledge of DoD, joint, and Army doctrine, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to recommend changes to policy, force structure, design, and command relationships.
• Completion of one or more of the following courses:

• • Joint Cyber Operations Planners Course
  • Joint Information Operations Planners Course
  • Defense OPSEC Planners Course
  • Special Warfare Advanced Targeting and Analysis Course
  • Special Operations MILDEC Planners Course
  • Irregular Warfare Course

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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.