Operational Planning Analysis - Information Operational Planning Services

Operational Planning Analysis - Information Operational Planning Services

Macdill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL

The Information Operations Planning Services assists the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands by serving within the plans and policy directorate task area. The position's primary mission involves assisting and advising the COMUSMARCENT in joint-level and service-level planning, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, force deployment planning, and requirements development, validation, and prioritization. The Information Operations Planning Services directly supports plans and policy under the MARCENT G-5, including providing Information Operations (IO) Planning Analysis services and subject matter expertise (SME) on IO, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Military Deception (MILDEC), Special Technical Operations (STO), Interagency coordination, and non-lethal targeting. The Information Operations Planning Services will perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Information Operations (IO) Planning Analysis services.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on IO, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Military Deception (MILDEC), Special Technical Operations (STO), Interagency coordination, and non-lethal targeting.
• Attend USCENTCOM conferences, MARCENT working groups, Battle Rhythm events (e.g. Information Operations Working Group, MILDEC Working Group, monthly STO SVTC, etc.), and provide conference summary reports and presentations to MARCENT personnel.
• Assist with MARCENT staff reviews of USCENTCOM planning products and generate responses to USCENTCOM for MARCENT submission.
• Ensure that all plans reflect IO equities.
• Support the development of Component supporting plans to Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs; provide full understanding and experience IO for the development of contingency, joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans; and attend joint, bi-lateral, multi-lateral and coalition planning conferences/working groups.
• Provide IPRs on planning efforts to the MARCENT Commander and MARCENT staff, as required.
• Assist in the development of assessments, briefs, information papers, and standard naval messages.
• Serve as an expert on all matters involving Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), and programs with Special Access Required (SAR), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other classified program issues for MARCENT.
• Assist the MARCENT STO Chief with the maintenance of MARCENT's STO and SAP facility.
• Ensure that MARCENT maintains STO/SAP/SAR/SCI accreditation to support the commander's mission.
• Conduct periodic quality control review to determine whether the analytical and decision-making processes comply with regulatory directives, and the MARCENT STO/SAP facility maintains a degree of flexibility as required by the commander.
• Facilitate the screening, initial training, and periodic retraining of approximately 30 personnel for SAP access.

EDUCATION

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum ten years of military experience.
• Extensive experience in IO planning and analysis, including Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Military Deception (MILDEC), and Special Technical Operations (STO).
• Demonstrated SME in IO and related fields, with a solid understanding of non-lethal targeting and interagency coordination.
• Background in supporting the development of Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs, ensuring IO equities are reflected in plans.
• Experience in facilitating training for personnel with SAP access and conducting quality control reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory directives.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge and experience with STO, Special Access Programs (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), including facility maintenance and accreditation.
• Proficiency in supporting the development and analysis of contingency, joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans, ensuring the integration of IO equities.
• Advanced proficiency with groupware applications (SharePoint, MS Teams) and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• Travel is required.
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.

This position description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The company maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.