Requisition Number: 30011
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $82,191.00 - $135,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Mid HI
Job DescriptionJoin HII Mission Technologies as an
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.
Essential Job Responsibilities- 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
Minimum QualificationsLevel
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
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Preferred Requirements- JMTC Graduate
- JIPC/JIOPC graduate
- DOPC graduate
- Component-level OPSEC course
- 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
Physical RequirementsJob performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
