MILDEC Planner

MILDEC Planner

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission:
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

This is a full-time position supporting joint Information planning efforts at a Combatant Command headquarters as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).

This position is contingent upon contract award.

TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

• Develops and integrates deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPs that align with the commander’s intent and the broader OIE campaign.
• Analyzes enemy decision processes (e.g., OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Crafts believable, sensor-verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
• Provides Integration with Information Forces ’IRCs’:
  Coordinate deception effects with OPSEC, MISO, Cyber, and EW.
• Ensures all deception plans are synchronized with real operations, with coordination across OPSEC and Intel (J2).
• Monitors adversary behavior via intelligence capabilities, evaluate success using MOP/MOE, and refine plans accordingly.
• Provides direct liaison and integration with CCMD staff, subordinate units, and JIIM partners, ensuring all deception operations support overarching strategic mission sets

• MILDEC strategic/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

• Education in strategic communications, IO, or national security
• Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) or Special Technical Operations (STO)
• Operational experience in CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, or AFRICOM AORs
• Experience at the CCMD or Joint Staff level
• Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration