Cyber Information Operations Planner; Strategic Planner
Listed on 2026-08-30
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection
Cyber Information Operations Planner (Strategic Planner 3-4) - 30011
Requisition Number:30011
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$82,191.00-$
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI
Level of
Experience:
MidHI
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.
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
- Know & Grow Your People
– Commit to learning and supporting team success. - Build Relationships
– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. - Take Ownership
– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. - Customer First
– Focus on the mission and those we serve. - Shape the Future
– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. - Act with Urgency
– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job DescriptionJoin HII Mission Technologies as a Cyber Information Operations Planner (Strategic Planner 3-4) and play a pivotal role at the heart of U.S. Cyber Command. You will craft and synchronize IO capabilities—ranging from psychological operations and electronic warfare to ops security and counter-propaganda—to shape the information environment and support joint cyber missions. If you’re a strategic thinker with combat‑capable planning experience, this is your opportunity to drive multi‑domain IO campaigns that safeguard our nation’s critical networks.
- 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.
- 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 security clearance required, with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
- JMTC Graduate
- DOPC graduate
- Master’s degree in National Security…
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