MISO/PSYOPS Planner

Description

The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking an experienced Military Information Support Operations (MISO/PSYOP) Planner to provide strategic and operational planning, integration, and synchronization of MISO activities with other information forces in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Planner will be responsible for developing innovative solutions to complex operational challenges, integrating MISO effectively into joint and combined operations, and collaborating closely with SAP/STO, interagency, intelligence community (IC), and military stakeholders. This role supports the APOLLO initiative (formerly known as OPIAS - Operational Planning, Implementation, and Assessment Services).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level mission analysis and develop operational concepts integrating MISO into joint planning.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute Military Information Support Operations plans and orders in alignment with USCENTCOM objectives.
• Integrate and synchronize MISO planning and targeting efforts with broader Information Operations (IO), Civil Affairs, Public Affairs, Cyberspace Operations, Electronic Warfare (EW), Military Deception (MILDEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) strategies.
• Conduct and facilitate strategic, operational, and tactical planning sessions, leveraging analytical skills to measure operational effectiveness.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings to senior leadership, stakeholders, and interagency partners.
• Interface with industry, academia, and research organizations to leverage emerging technologies and innovative practices in information operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant planning experience or a Master's degree and 6 years' experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelors degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience integrating MISO capabilities into joint and combined military operations.
• Proficiency in developing Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and managing internal and external stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS, including potentially hazardous areas.
• Current or ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.

Clearance

• Must currently possess a minimum TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Military Art and Science, Strategic Communications, International Affairs, or related discipline.
• Recent experience with Joint or Service-level MISO, Information Operations (IO), and Cyber operations planning.
• Completion of advanced military education or specialized courses such as:
  
  
  • Joint Information Operations Planner Course (JIOPC)
  • Defense OPSEC Planners Course
  • Special Operations Military Deception Planners Course
  • Joint Cyber Operations Planner Course
  • Irregular Warfare Course
• Strong background in Military Deception (MILDEC), Operational Security (OPSEC), and Information Forces.
• Experience collaborating within distributed or cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral, visual, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage senior leaders and interagency stakeholders.
• Recent experience working within (preferably) USCENTCOM, OR INDOPACOM, AFRICOM.

EIO2024

Original Posting:

April 7, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Client-provided location(s): Tampa, FL

Job ID: Leidos-R-00157077

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-04-08T23:45:59