*This position is contingent upon contract award*
Amentum is seeking experienced Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Plans/Ops Integrator (SME) to support U.S. Government clients. The role involves advising, coordinating, integrating, and assisting in all aspects of Psychological Operations planning, programming, execution, analysis, and assessment in support of Combatant Command Operations within the Information Environment.
As a PSYOP Plans/Ops Integrator (SME) you will have the opportunity to:
- Support the Apollo OIE Plans Lead (or site lead) as the lead PSYOP expert/planner.
- Plan, develop, integrate, and assess PSYOP into campaign plans, OPLANS, and in crisis to ensure that PSYOP capabilities are considered in the deliberate and crisis action planning processes.
- Support combatant commands in the development, staffing, execution and assessment of PSYOP programs, plans, supporting plans, efforts and series.
- Support combatant commands in the development materials required for planning, programing, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for PSYOP.
- Support combatant commands in the coordination of PSYOP activities within subordinate service components, JTFs, other combatant commands, and Joint Staff.
- Support the development of innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of misinformation, dis-information, and propaganda.
- Conduct target audience analysis and open-source research to establish baselines for future campaign and operational assessments.
- Develop assessment plans for and conduct assessment of PSYOP and OIE. Identify and track measures of performance through attainment of measures of effectiveness to inform campaign assessment and return on investment calculations.
- Demonstrate expertise in oral, visual, & written communications and briefing techniques.
- Develop and recommend changes to PSYOP doctrine, organization, training, education, and policy.
- Communicate and coordinate information force intelligence requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
- Minimum of 12 years' experience in the PSYOP (37A/37F) career field, or Marine 1707 and a graduate of a PSYOP qualification course, or Air Force 14F and a graduate of a PSYOP qualification course.
- Minimum of 6 years of PSYOP experience at a combatant command or theater service component with BS/BA, or minimum of 3 years PSYOP experience at a combatant command or theater service component with MS/MA.
- Expertise in joint targeting, the Joint Planning Process, military decision-making process, and military campaign planning, and developing, staffing, executing and assessing operational level PSYOP plans, programs, and series.
- Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination with knowledge of U.S. Code, DoW, Joint Staff, and service: doctrine regulations, and policies in relation to PSYOP
- Experience with integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing PSYOP with other relevant information forces.
- Adept at developing and utilizing information products that leverage current and emerging technologies to inform planning, improve coordination, and enable timely decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PSYOP experience in the combatant command’s theater of responsibility.
- Additional relevant information operations training such as: Joint information operations planner course, Defense OPSEC planner course, MILDEC planners’ course, Irregular warfare course, Joint targeting school.
- Prior assignment/position involving planning, integrating, and coordinating PSYOP with the interagency and intelligence community.
- Prior assignment responsible for service or joint PSYOP capabilities development.
- Experience engaging senior leaders and conducting complex briefings to large audiences.
- JPME II graduate and Joint Qualified Officer.
Compensation Details:
$130,000 - 180,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/26/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
