Information Operations Planner

Join our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients' success. You'll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.

Work You'll Do

As a Project Integration Engineer III on the project you will collaborate closely with both military and civilian personnel to develop and implement IO strategies that advance the mission objectives and operational readiness of the organization. The IO Planner draws on a deep understanding of Information-Related Capabilities (IRCs)-including Psychological Operations (PSYOP), Military Deception (MILDEC), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cyber operations-to shape the information environment, influence adversary perceptions, and protect friendly force intentions.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Operations Planning:
  Design, coordinate, and synchronize comprehensive IO plans that integrate IRCs in support of operational and strategic objectives within the assigned AOR.
• Example: Develop an IO campaign to counter adversary disinformation during joint exercises, leveraging PSYOP messaging and MILDEC overlays.
• Collaboration & Coordination:
  Work cross-functionally with commanders, staff, intelligence, communications, cyber, and civilian subject matter experts to ensure IO plans are relevant, realistic, and fully integrated into broader operational frameworks.
• Assessment & Analysis:
  Continuously assess the operational environment, analyze adversary IO capabilities and intentions, and identify opportunities and vulnerabilities for the effective employment of IRCs.
• Example: Conduct an IO risk analysis against potential cyber-enabled information threats during a crisis response operation.
• Information Environment Monitoring:
  Maintain persistent awareness of the information and electromagnetic environment, providing timely updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Scenario Development & Training:
  Support exercise and contingency scenario development, ensuring the realistic incorporation of IO considerations. Provide IO training and guidance to operational staff when required.
• Example: Design tabletop exercises illustrating coordinated MILDEC and EW operations to disrupt adversary command cycles.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Prepare detailed IO plans, concept of operations (CONOPS), briefings, after-action reviews, and lessons learned reports to inform decision-making and improve future operations.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Industry Solutions clients seek verticalized solutions that transform how they sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and fulfill mission-critical operations. The Industry Solutions offering delivers integrated business expertise with repeatable scaled technology solutions that are specifically engineered for each sector's IndustryAdvantageTM.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, Military Science, Communications, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Active TS/SCi security clearance required
• 4+ years experience in Information Operations, military planning, or integration of multi-domain IRCs.
• 1+ years experience in at least two core IRCs (e.g., PSYOP, MILDEC, EW, cyber operations) and working knowledge of others.
• 1+ years experience in joint/combined planning processes (e.g., JOPP, MDMP) and familiar with supporting military and interagency operations.
• 1+ years experience briefing and report writing abilities suitable for diverse audiences.
• 1+ years experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in military, government, or multinational environments.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree or professional certification in IO, cyber, or related fields.
• Prior experience in operational or strategic information environment planning.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and hybrid/next-generation information threats.
• Instructional or exercise support experience in IO concepts and execution

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,200 to $155,400.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.