Effects Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Effects Coordinator

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

The Effects Coordinator position is a full-time position integrating and synchronizing lethal and non-lethal capabilities (fires, MISO, MILDEC, cyber, EMSO, space, PA) across plans, orders, and IOE-focused campaigns. Serves as the effects integrator between J39, Fires Cells, Targeting Boards, and Interagency stakeholders, ensuring alignment of authorities, timing, and intended outcomes.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement: TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Incorporate PSYOP/MISO functions into Combatant Command planning efforts and lead development of target audience analysis, series development, and influence campaign assessment.
• Analyzes and operationalizes IOE-relevant directives to inform targeting, messaging, and sequencing of effects against adversary decision-making systems.
• Provides expertise on C2 relationships, authorities, permissions, and doctrinal integration of joint capabilities within CCMD structures.
• Supports Annex D (Fires) and Annex M (Targeting) development, and contribute to CONOPs and influence-focused planning efforts.
• Contributes to Combat Assessment (CA) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) for evaluating integrated campaign performance.
• Engages with U.S. and partner nation senior leaders to brief plans, deconflict authorities, and represent IOE considerations during operations and planning events.
• Coordinates effects planning with the Intelligence Community (IC), interagency elements, and coalition partners to ensure policy compliance and operational synchronization.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in PSYOP/MISO, targeting, intelligence, maneuver, or special operations.
• Prior experience supporting joint or combined military operations, preferably at the component or CCMD level
• Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), MDMP, campaign planning, and targeting processes
• Expertise in developing and assessing MISO/PSYOP/IO plans and products, including audience analysis and message development
• Strong understanding of DoD, Joint, and Service doctrine, particularly for command and control (C2), fires, and information operations
• Demonstrated ability to integrate efforts across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps components in coordination with CCMD initiatives
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with interagency and intelligence community (IC) stakeholders
• Proven ability to brief and engage senior leadership, and operate effectively in dynamic, multi-domain environments
• Completion of PSYOP Qualification Course or equivalent operational targeting/fires/IO training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Captain’s Career Course or higher PME
• Experience with Embassy teams, foreign partner coordination, or interagency messaging efforts
• Graduate of one or more: Information Operations Planner Course, Special Warfare Advanced Targeting and Analysis Course (SWATA), Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner Course, Irregular/Unconventional Warfare Course
• Battle staff experience in support of CCMD or TSOC campaigns
• Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop media production plans or dissemination strategies
• Experience supporting OCONUS deployments or multinational coalitions

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security. To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply:

• Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance? If not, are you eligible for one?
• Total number of years professional experience
• List the highest degree earned and the field of study
• List the second highest degree earned and the field of study
• Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!