MILDEC Planner (Senior and Journeyman levels needed)

Job Description Parsons is looking for a talented Military Deception Planner (MilDEC) at Senior and Journeyman levels to support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) at the Combatant Command level. The role ensures deception efforts align with commander intent, campaign objectives, and approved OIE concepts. Senior Responsibilities Develops deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPS that contribute directly to operational advantage and decision shaping. Analyzes adversary decision‑making processes (e.g., OODA loop), perceptions, and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable cognitive and sensing vulnerabilities. Designs believable, coherent, and sensor‑verifiable deception narratives, ensuring consistency across physical, informational, and cognitive domains and alignment with real‑world operations. Coordinates closely with Information Forces and information‑related capabilities—including OPSEC, MISO, cyber operations, and Electronic Warfare—to integrate deception effects, prevent fratricide, and reinforce overall OIE objectives. Ensures MILDEC planning is fully synchronized with operational execution, OPSEC measures, and intelligence activities, working in close coordination with J2 and operational planners. Monitors adversary responses and indicators through intelligence reporting and assessment frameworks, applying measures of performance (MOPs) and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) to evaluate deception outcomes and inform refinement or termination of deception efforts. Provides continuous feedback to planners and leadership to support adaptation and risk management. Serves as the primary MILDEC integrator and liaison across the CCMD staff, subordinate components, and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) partners, ensuring deception activities are coordinated, controlled, and supportive of broader strategic and operational mission sets. Journeyman Responsibilities Applies established MILDEC principles and joint planning processes to ensure deception efforts align with commander intent, operational objectives, and approved OIE concepts. Contributes to the development of deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPS that enhance friendly decision advantage and shape adversary perceptions. Conducts detailed analysis of adversary decision‑making processes, intelligence collection methods, and likely reactions to identify exploitable cognitive, procedural, or sensor‑based vulnerabilities. Assists in designing feasible and believable deception actions that maintain consistency across physical, informational, and cognitive domains. Ensures proposed activities are realistic, support real‑world operations, and adhere to established authorities and approval chains. Coordinates routinely with Information Forces and information‑related capabilities—including OPSEC, MISO, cyber operations, and Electronic Warfare—to align deception tasks, prevent interference between operations, and reinforce broader OIE objectives. Works closely with J2, operational planners, and intelligence analysts to maintain situational awareness of adversary indicators, validate assumptions, and ensure MILDEC activities remain synchronized with ongoing operations and protective measures. Monitors relevant intelligence reporting to track adversary responses, indicators, and potential fratricide risks. Contributes to assessment processes by applying Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) to evaluate the progress and impact of deception efforts. Provides updates and recommendations to senior planners to support refinement, continuation, or termination of activities based on observed effects, assessed risks, and changing operational conditions. Prepares planning inputs, coordination materials, and staff products that support the integration of MILDEC within OPLANs, CONPLANs, and OIE‑related planning documents. Maintains collaborative relationships across the staff, subordinate components, and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) partners to ensure actions remain aligned with authorized MILDEC objectives and are executed with proper coordination and control. Required Skills and Qualifications ALL LEVELS: Current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher. Senior Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 13+ years of experience. Years of comparable experience can be used in lieu of a degree (HS diploma 17+, Associates 15+, Masters 10+). Journeyman Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience. Years of comparable experience can be used in lieu of a degree (HS diploma 17+, Associates 15+, Masters 10+). Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. Salary Range: $74,800.00 – $130,900.00 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Disclaimer Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to . #J-18808-Ljbffr