Information Operations Planner/ Team Lead (5527)

SMX is seeking motivated, self-starter candidate with excellent communications skills to serve as an Information Operations Planner/Team Lead providing SOCPAC development, synchronization, and exploitation of operational and tactical level IO/CA/MISO plans as part of SOCPAC’s IO campaign.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the command with estimates of the information environment and audiences in certain regions assigned.
• Develop plans for Government implementation to shape the environment to achieve COMSOCPAC objectives and support affiliated component units, governmental organizations, and partner nation forces missions.
• Assist in development of asymmetric options in the USPACOM AOR in the form of Plans, CONOP, and OAA that synchronize IRC including Military Deception (MILDEC), MISO, STO, CYBER, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), OPSEC, and Public Affairs (PA) into SOF OAA in target countries.
• Conduct non-lethal targeting of Persons of Interest (POIs) and Target Audiences (TAs) in the physical, informational, and cognitive domains.
• Assist in planning operations that synchronize United States SOF (USSOF), USG Interagency Partners, and Partner Nations support of USPACOM CONPLANS.
• Develop a full range of SOF options focused on steady-state operations and the Crisis Management Framework in select countries and their periphery.
• Develop plans for Government implementation that enable SOCPAC to posture to provide operational support to strategic-level USPACOM contingency planning in key niche areas.
• Provide input into USPACOM, SOCOM, and SOCPAC working groups, JPGs, and exercises.
• Monitor and analyze the Information Environment in designated countries to inform planning and detect measures of effectiveness.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or Asia-Pacific-related field of study.
• Demonstrable success in government contracting (DoW preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role.
• Previous experience in DoD Joint Operations.
• Previous experience in tactical and strategic operations, preferably in a leadership role.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of total IO/CA/MISO experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience integrating MILDEC, MISO, CYBER, STO, JEMSO, OPSEC, and PA into operational and tactical level functions.
• Three (3) years of experience planning, coordinating, and synchronizing asymmetric options in support of SOF operations.
• Six (6) years of operational level staff experience.
• Three (3) years or more military/Government civilian/Government contractor experience in USPACOM AOR.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of and relationships with the Intelligence Community and federal interagency partners.
• Experience managing global projects Experience with managing relationships with non-US military personnel.
• 15+ years of management/supervision experience in information, Joint Operations, and intelligence programs.
• Personnel and budget management and execution experience.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$135,000—$165,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).