Develop IO annexes and integration plans for cyber operations
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

6+ years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field
10+ years relevant experience with High School Diploma
5+ years of direct IO planning experience
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 with CI Polygraph security clearance.

Cyber Information Operations Planner – Strategic Planner 3-5

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