Active TS clearance with SCI, or eligible to obtain SCI
Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, or Military Science
3+ years of experience in planning and executing operations in the information environment
5+ years of experience in military planning processes, including JPP and MDMP
Proficient in standard military software applications and communication systems
Responsibilities
Integrate OIE objectives into campaign and operational plans
Synchronize information forces with maneuver and non-kinetic activities
Design and integrate OIE OPORD inputs and planning products
Incorporate intelligence and targeting requirements into OIE planning
Develop measures of performance and assessment plans for OIE activities
Coordinate OIE planning with interagency partners and coalition forces
Integrate DoD/DoW Rewards Program planning into OIE efforts
Embed legal and operational risk considerations in OIE plans
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and impact in national security
Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
Engagement in high-impact missions
Support for continuous monitoring and adaptation of OIE activities
Involvement in strategic operations that strengthen defense capabilities
Full Job Description
Barbaricum is seeking Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Journeyman Planner to join the OIE Planning team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. Specifically, the OIP team will deliver mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. The Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Planner will contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact on this team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Integrates OIE objectives into campaign and operational plans, ensuring information effects align with commander intent and operational design.
Synchronizes information forces and capabilities with maneuver, joint fires, and non-kinetic activities to achieve desired effects in the information environment.
Designs, authors, and integrates OIE OPORD inputs, annexes, appendices, tabs, and supporting planning products into joint planning and execution.
Integrates intelligence, targeting, and collection requirements to inform OIE planning, execution, and decision-making.
Develops and incorporates measures of performance and effectiveness, evaluation frameworks, and assessment plans to support continuous monitoring, adaptation, and refinement of OIE activities.
Coordinates and synchronizes OIE planning and execution with interagency partners, allies, coalition forces, academia, industry vendors, and DoD/DoW stakeholders to ensure unity of effort and de-confliction.
Integrates DoD/DoW Rewards Program planning into OIE efforts to incentivize desired behaviors, enable information collection, and support operational objectives in accordance with authorities.
Ensures legal, policy, attribution, and operational risk considerations are embedded in OIE plans while producing decision-quality OIE assessments, briefs, and recommendations for senior leaders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Active TS clearance with SCI, or eligible to obtain SCI
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, or Military Science
3+ years of experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and/or executing operations in the information environment (e.g., Psychological Operations (PSYOP), Operations Security (OPSEC), Defense Deception Activities, Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, Public Affairs, and/or Information Operations)
5+ years of demonstrated experience in military planning processes, including the Joint Planning Process (JPP), the military decision-making process (MDMP), the joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning
Proficient in standard military software applications and communication systems
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of advanced OIE-relevant training such as the FA30 Information Operations Qualification Course, Joint Information Planners Course (JIPC, formerly JIOPC), OPSEC Planners Course, MILDEC Planners Course, PSYOP Planners Course, or Joint Targeting School
Experience with military planning at the operational level, to include experience at the CCMD, Service Component Command, and/or Joint Task Force level
Experience coordinating and synchronizing military operations with multinational and/or interagency teammates
About Barbaricum
Barbaricum is a defense contractor that provides consulting and engineering services to the U.S. government. The company specializes in national security and intelligence, with a focus on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and information operations. Barbaricum's services include strategic planning, program management, and technical analysis. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
