Senior Military Engagement Platform (SMEP) Planner

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years
  • Expertise in information operations, strategic communications, psychological operations/MISO
  • Experience with Combatant Commands and joint/multinational partners
  • Familiarity with operational systems and analytical tools like DCGS, JWICS, and CIDNE

Responsibilities

  • Lead information operations and strategic influence campaigns for Combatant Command objectives
  • Serve as primary liaison between military stakeholders and execution teams
  • Oversee communication and influence activities planning and delivery
  • Direct cross-functional teams in strategy, intelligence, creative, media, and analytics
  • Advise senior leadership on mission priorities and campaign effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with operational security and classification guidance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Senior Military Engagement Platform (SMEP) Planner responsible for leading information operations, military information support operations (MISO), and strategic influence campaigns in support of Combatant Command objectives. Serves as the primary operational liaison between senior military stakeholders and execution teams, overseeing the planning, synchronization, production, and delivery of communication and influence activities across joint, interagency, and multinational environments.

Key responsibilities include campaign planning and execution, stakeholder engagement, operational communications strategy, workflow and production management, effects assessment, and governance oversight. Directs cross-functional teams spanning strategy, intelligence, creative, media, analytics, and production disciplines to deliver high-impact messaging and influence products across print, broadcast, digital, and emerging media platforms. Advises senior leadership on mission priorities, operational risk, resource allocation, and campaign effectiveness while ensuring compliance with operational security, classification guidance, and release authorities.

This role requires strong leadership, operational planning, and mission execution capabilities in dynamic, high-tempo environments supporting national security objectives.

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years
  • Expertise in information operations, strategic communications, psychological operations/MISO, campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational assessments
  • Experience working with Combatant Commands, joint and multinational partners, and intelligence-driven influence operations
  • Familiarity with operational systems and analytical tools, including DCGS, JWICS, and CIDNE


Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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