Strategic Planner (MILDEC)
Core One
Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPs aligned with the commander's intent and broader OIE campaign.
- Analyze adversary decision-making processes (e.g., OODA loop) and intelligence collection methods to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
- Create credible, sensor-verifiable deception narratives that are operationally supported.
- Coordinate MILDEC efforts with other Information-Related Capabilities (IRCs) including OPSEC, MISO, Cyber, and EW.
- Ensure synchronization of deception plans with real-world operations in coordination with OPSEC and Intelligence (J2).
- Monitor adversary behavior through intelligence collection; assess effectiveness using Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), and adjust plans accordingly.
- Serve as a liaison with CCMD staff, subordinate units, and JIIM partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Direct experience in strategic and operational-level MILDEC planning.
- Completion of one or more of the following courses:
- Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC)
- Service-Level MILDEC Course
- MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC)
- Expertise in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
- Demonstrated experience drafting MILDEC plans, orders, and strategy assessments.
- Proven ability to operate effectively at the strategic/joint level with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education in Strategic Communications, Information Operations, or National Security.
- Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) or Special Technical Operations (STO).
- Operational experience in one or more of the following AORs: CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, AFRICOM.
- Prior experience supporting CCMD or Joint Staff-level initiatives.
- Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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