Military Information Support Operations (MISO) Planner Stuttgart Germany TS/SCI

Peraton is seeking an experienced psychological operations (PSYOP) / Military Information Support Operations (MISO)  planner to integrate MISO functions and tasks into all facets of Combatant Command (CCMD) / Unified Command level planning, and to ensure the command group and staff consider PSYOP/MISO in the decision-making process.  

This position is an OCONUS assignment to Stuttgart Germany at USAFRICOM 

• The candidate will integrate PSYOP/MISO into all contingency plans and operations plans and ensure that PSYOP/MISO capabilities are considered in the deliberate and crisis action planning processes.
• The PSYOP/MISO planner is expected to provide expert mission analysis, analytic problem solving, and assessment skills.  
• Additionally, be creative in using information systems and information related capabilities (IRC); integrate with interagency and intelligence community (IC); develop innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of information in the Information Environment (IE) and consider significant or key cultural aspects that affect operational and tactical planning, security, and risk assessments.
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational-level IO-related directives in support of mission elements.
•  As a PSYOP/MISO subject matter expert, the candidate must be effective at applying technical skills to tactical, operational, and strategic level planning/execution, identifying and tracking measures of performance through attainment of measures of effectiveness, and providing advice concerning the application of PSYOP/MISO during the development of operational concepts.
• The candidate should have a working knowledge of information operations (IO), military deception (MILDEC), operations security (OPSEC), electronic warfare (EW), and cyberspace operations missions, tasks, and overall warfighting functions that support operations, understand how to integrate Army capabilities, and be capable of synchronizing activities of mutual concern.
•  Familiarity with other core, supporting, and related IO competencies to assist CCMD planners is required.
•  Candidate must be an expert in oral, visual, & written communications and briefing techniques; must be able to effectively advise, negotiate and persuade various managers, military officials, and senior leaders; and must be effective at gaining acceptance of recommended concepts, ideas, guidance, policies and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 - 10 years of planning experience in the PSYOP (37A/37F) career field or a combined total of a minimum of 12 years between education and relevant service. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements.

• Have a minimum of 5- 8 years of experience with MISO planning at the service or joint level in support of operations at Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces with knowledge in joint operational planning process, military decision-making process, and military campaign plan planning, targeting processes and expertise in developing and accessing tactical and operational level PSYOP/MISO plans and orders.

• Knowledge of service departments (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force) functions and their relationships to CCMDs to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions in appropriate channels, e.g., Army, Navy, Air Force, or Joint.
• Knowledge of and experience in USG operations on the African continent.
• Ability to relocate and live in Stuttgart, Germany, and work in client facilities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a U.S. Passport.
• Requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current security background investigation with the ability to complete/pass a CI polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination.
• Knowledge of DoD, joint, and Army service doctrine, regulations, and policies.
• Capable of recommending changes to policy, force structure and design, and command relationships
• Proficient in integrating PSYOP/MISO capabilities into cyber plans and operations.
• Knowledge of military command relationships and command and control (C2) procedures.
• Able to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions within the proper channels and develop policies that incorporate the principle of C2.
• Ability to engage senior leaders and staff and conduct complex briefings to large audiences.
• Ability to work effectively within a task organized working groups
• Expertise in planning, integrating, and coordinating with interagency and intelligence community entities.
• Adept at developing and utilizing information products that leverage current and emerging technologies to inform planning, improve coordination, and enable timely decisions.
• Must demonstrate creative and critical thinking.
• Must be capable of quickly learning new skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Experience with integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent and supporting operations, as well as developing support for related capabilities and their activities. Be familiar with, certified in, or have applicable operational/field time experience in:
• Military Deception (MILDEC)
• OPSEC
• EW
• Cyberspace operations
• Coordinating intelligence requirement
• Recent joint or service level PSYOP/MISO/IO planning experience
• MILDEC planners’ course
• Joint information operations planner course
• Defense OPSEC planner course
• Special warfare advanced targeting and analysis course
• Irregular warfare course

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