Cyber Information Operations Planner; Strategic Planner

Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number: 28785

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $94,520.00 - $

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Level of

Experience:

SeniorHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

• Develop IO annexes and integration plans for cyber operations, ensuring seamless synchronization of PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, DDA, and PA activities
• Analyze adversary information environments and recommend tailored disruption or influence strategies
• Coordinate with intelligence, planning, and targeting cells to refine IO objectives, effects, and assessment criteria
• Lead IO-focused wargames, red‑team exercises, and simulations to stress‑test plans and validate tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Draft and deliver briefings, directives, and staff summaries for senior leaders and joint force commanders
• Serve as the primary liaison to PSYOP and cyber exploitation units, both service and coalition, to facilitate cross‑domain integration
• Monitor and report campaign effectiveness, incorporating lessons learned into iterative planning cycles
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to professional development programs on IO doctrine and best practices

Level 3: 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Level 4: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.

Level 5: 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.

• 5+ years of direct IO planning experience supporting joint or service level cyber or information campaigns
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Thorough understanding of Joint Publication 3‑13.2 (Information Operations) and CYBERCOM planning processes
• Proven ability to draft operational orders, fragmentary orders, and detailed IO annexes under tight timelines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with track record of briefing Flag officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance

• JMTC Graduate
• DOPC graduate
• Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Cyber Operations, or related discipline
• Prior experience on USCYBERCOM J39 or Service IO staff
• Military background in IO, intelligence planning, or cyber planning, including one or more of the following MOS/AFSC/Rating codes:
  • Army: ASI P4/3H; FA30
  • Navy:
    Information Warfare Officer (1810)
  • Air Force: 14F/FX
  • Marine Corps: 0550 (Psychological Operations Officer); 0520, 0521 (Psychological Operations Marine)
• Hands‑on experience with IO tool
• Familiarity with DoD cyberspace policy, OPSEC Planner Experience, and DDA planning
• Demonstrated leadership in joint or coalition exercises and live operations

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