Military Deception; MILDEC Planner

A Combatant Command (CCMD) Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner supports CCMD operations by developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive OPSEC programs to safeguard critical information and operations from adversaries.

• Support development of MILDEC plans that integrate with the Information Forces and J39 Staff.
• Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g. OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Craft believable, sensor verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
• Support the development of input for MARFOR and other MAGTF planning efforts during the review and approval process.
• Plan and conduct Department of War Deception Activities (DDA) including Operational Deception (OP-D), Deception in Support of Operations Security (DISO), and Tactical Deception (TAC-D).
• Synchronize MILDEC efforts with Information Forces including OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, OPSEC planners, Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE), and Cyber capabilities.
• Coordinate with military and interagency partners to insure MILDEC plans are coordinated and do not conflict with operations.
• Evaluate the success of MILDEC operations by monitoring adversary behavior, analyzing intelligence, and reviewing Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE).
• Provide expert advice and support on MILDEC planning to Information Forces, N&NC Directorates, and Components, Regions, and Separates (C/R/S).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience.
• 5+ years of MILDEC strategic and operational planning experience.
• One or more of the following Courses:
  Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC);
  Service Level MILDEC Course; MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC).
• Expertise in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
• Experience drafting MILDEC plans, orders, and strategy assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level with minimal guidance.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field.
• Graduate of formal MILDEC, certification course (JMTC, MDTOC) and Joint OPSEC Training courses.
• Experience conducting Operational Deception (OP-D) including OP-D, DISOs, and TAC-Ds at Combatant Commands or J39 organizations.
• Experience developing and integrating MILDEC deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPS that align with Commander’s internet and OIE campaigns.
• Experience integrating Informational Capabilities into operational design under Joint Planning Publication 5-0.
• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), and MILDEC integration.
• Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration.
• MILDEC Planners will work with military and government civilians in N&NC/J394 Protection Branch Team in a secure area.
• Job includes ability to travel to conduct MILDEC planning and assessments.

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