Information Operations (IO) Planner

Position Information:

BreakForth Solutions is seeking an Information Operations (IO) Planner to join our team of dynamic professionals. We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!

Essential Functions

• Supervise the conduct of the MCTOG IO program; oversee, conduct, and produce assignments requiring performance to expert level knowledge of principles associated with the integration of electronic warfare, operations security, Military Information Support Operations, deception, cyber operations targeting, civil military operations, social media, and public affairs concepts into the MCTOG program as aligned by the MCIOC doctrinal principles.
• Provide direct support to and coordinate with MCTOG Exercise Design, Intel (HUMINT, SIGINT, Ground), Cyberspace, Social Media Analysis and News Media Replication, Network Engagement, Threat Emulation, Operational Logistics, and simulation SMEs/teams for the planning, preparation, and design of courses and exercises.
• Provide white cell role-playing in a realistic, simulated environment primarily to members of the United States Marine Corps during exercises in support of the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) mission.
• Maintain and sustain knowledge of current military, political-military, scientific, psychological, cyber, and technical developments within the IO community through liaison with MCIOC, message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, other sources of information, and/or communication with other identified joint IO staff organizations.
• Commence long-range plan to institute unique and highly classified programs supporting sensitive activities and special access programs (SAPs) requiring a knowledge of USMC, Joint, DoD, Federal, and non-federal organizations, tactics, policies, and processes. Include, but do not limit to, dealing with sensitive intelligence collection programs and other sensitive activities primarily supporting the USMC, but also DoD in general.
• Ensure that detailed coordination for sensitive activities and SAPs does not disclose National Security intent, capabilities, or vulnerabilities, and be prepared to brief selected portions to Senior USMC, Joint, and DoD officials, both verbally or in writing.
• Contribute to exercise orders, CONOPs, and operations process cycles across all six warfighter functions and social media.
• Participate in curriculum development, teach classes, response cell development and instruction and exercise support for related IO functions.

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Must be a former, qualified military Intelligence All or Information Operations experts with either 5 years of intelligence/IO experience in any DoD component or 4 years IO, operations, policy, military planning or intelligence/CI experience. Experience in military or equivalent (GS/GG/Contractor) at the operational level, headquarters staff, or Major Command equivalent is desired.
• Must be intimately familiar with current MCIOC endeavors, processes, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Must be a graduate of a formal military Information Operations school (MCIOC or DOD service equivalent).
• Must be a graduate of one or more of the following professional military education institutions/programs (resident/non-resident): Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff College, Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Advanced Leadership School or equivalent levels.
• A combination of education and experience to achieve required abilities is considered critical for successful performance in this position. Bachelor s degree is preferred; major in applied sciences, electrical or engineering, information systems, military science, history, political science, or equivalent area is desired.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• Must possess an extensive knowledge and experience with intelligence, information operations.
• Must possess a broad knowledge of information related capabilities (employment and practical application), doctrine and policy associated with Military Information Support Operations (MISO), electronic warfare, operational security, military deception, cyber operations, civil military operations and public affairs.
• Must possess knowledge of all-source intelligence capabilities and Marine Corps Intelligence Activity/DOD/National Intelligence functions, including capabilities and limitations, requirement definition, analysis, collection management, and operations.
• Must be able to review threat documents and studies, and extract data to satisfy organizational requirements.
• Must be familiar with the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) with a strong understanding of the USMC and its component elements.
• Must possess the understanding of concepts involving foreign area analysis, order of battle analysis, and information operations-electronic warfare and how those concepts apply to the MAGTF and GCE.
• Must maintain intricate network of personal contacts with senior representatives of Combatant and Component Commands, other Services, DoD, selected staff at national agencies within the intelligence community and contractors to give or obtain information pertaining to information operations programs, to discuss major issues, operations, and goals in order to gain cooperation and concurrence to further MCTOG and MCIOC objectives.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must have documented experience developing programs of instruction, related materials and the administration associated with a Formal Learning Center.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of current Marine Corps training policy and procedures through documented previous work experience.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a military staff environment that requires coordination both internally and externally with TECOM.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to established command and staff procedures especially those involving staff coordination and chain of command.
• Must have be able to design and develop training courses or course materials, plan and conduct training program evaluations, and have knowledge and experience in the development, execution and assessment of training plans and training events from platoon to division level.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.