PSYOP/MISO Planner - TS/SCI w/CI POLY (Ft Meade MD)

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Psychological Operations (PSYOP) / Military Information Support Operations (MISO) Planner to integrate MISO functions across all facets of Combatant Command (CCMD) / Unified Command-level planning.

This role ensures PSYOP/MISO considerations are fully incorporated into command decision‑making, contingency plans, operations plans, and both deliberate and crisis‑action planning processes.

Location: On-site, Fort Meade, MD

Responsibilities include:

• Providing expert mission analysis, analytic problem solving, and assessment support.
• Applying creativity in the use of information systems and information-related capabilities (IRCs).
• Integrating effectively with interagency partners and the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Developing innovative concepts to counter adversarial information activities in the Information Environment (IE).
• Incorporating key cultural factors into operational and tactical planning, security considerations, and risk assessments.

The ideal candidate will:

• Review, analyze, and operationalize tactical- and operational-level IO-related directives in support of mission elements.
• Apply PSYOP/MISO expertise across tactical, operational, and strategic planning and execution.
• Identify and track measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
• Provide informed recommendations on PSYOP/MISO integration during the development of operational concepts.
• Possess working knowledge of Information Operations (IO), Military Deception (MILDEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyberspace Operations, including how these warfighting functions synchronize and support operational objectives.
• Be familiar with core, supporting, and related IO competencies to assist CCMD planners.
• Demonstrate mastery in oral, visual, and written communication and briefing techniques.
• Excel at advising, negotiating, and persuading managers, military officials, and senior leaders, effectively gaining acceptance for recommended concepts, policies, and guidance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of planning experience. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement. 
• PSYOP (37A/37F) career field or equivalent from other services.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning Process, Military Decision-Making Process, military campaign planning, targeting processes, and in developing and assessing tactical and operational PSYOP/MISO plans and orders.
• Minimum of 5 years of MISO planning experience at the service or joint level in support of operations at Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces.
• Understanding of service department functions (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force) and their relationships to CCMDs to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions through appropriate channels.
• Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination, with demonstrated familiarity in:
  • DoD, joint, and Army doctrine, regulations, and policies
  • Recommending changes to policy, force structure/design, and command relationships
• Proficiency in integrating PSYOP/MISO capabilities into cyber plans and operations.
• Knowledge of military command relationships and command and control (C2) procedures.
• Ability to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions through proper channels and develop policies aligned with C2 principles.
• Experience in integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent/supporting operations and enabling related capabilities.
• Familiarity, certification, or operational field experience in:
  • Military Deception (MILDEC)
  • OPSEC
  • Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Cyberspace operations
  • Coordinating intelligence requirements
• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Possess a current U.S. Passport.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to complete/pass a Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent joint or service-level Information Operations planning experience.
• Joint Cyber Operations Planners Course.
• Current CI Polygraph.
• Joint Information Operations Planner Course.
• Defense OPSEC Planner Course.
• Special Warfare Advanced Targeting and Analysis Course.
• Special Operations MILDEC Planners Course.
• Irregular Warfare Course.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.