PSYOP / Military Information Support Operations (MISO) Planner

Amentum is seeking an experienced psychological operations (PSYOP) / Military Information Support Operations (MISO) planner to integrate MISO functions and tasks into all facets of Combatant Command (CCMD) / Unified Command level planning, and to ensure the command group and staff consider PSYOP/MISO in the decision-making process.   

As a MISO Planner you will have the opportunity to: 

• Plan, develop, integrate, and assess PSYOP/MISO into campaign plans, OPLANS, and in crisis to ensure that PSYOP/MISO capabilities are considered in the deliberate and crisis action planning processes. 
• Provide expert mission analysis, analytic problem solving, and assessment skills.   
• Be creative in using information systems and information related capabilities (IRC); integrate with interagency and intelligence community (IC); develop innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of information in the Information Environment (IE) and consider significant or key cultural aspects that affect operational and tactical planning, security, and risk assessments.  
• Demonstrate the ability to review, analyze, and operationalize tactical and operational-level IO-related directives in support of mission elements. 
• Be effective at applying technical skills to tactical, operational, and strategic level planning/execution, identifying and tracking measures of performance through attainment of measures of effectiveness, and providing advice concerning the application of PSYOP/MISO during the development of operational concepts. 
• Utilize your expert level oral, visual, & written communications and briefing techniques to effectively advise, negotiate and persuade various managers, military officials, and senior leaders to gain acceptance of recommended concepts, ideas, guidance, policies and regulations.  

Required Qualifications:  

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a U.S. Passport. 
• Active top secret with eligibility to obtain SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance prior to starting date, based on current security background investigation 
• Must be eligible for ACCM and Special Access Program read on 
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA. May consider an additional six years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree and four years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. 
• Minimum of 8 years of planning experience in the PSYOP (37A/37F) career field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with MISO planning and execution at the service or joint level in support of operations at Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces with knowledge in joint operational planning process, military decision-making process, military campaign planning, targeting processes, expertise in developing and accessing tactical and operational level PSYOP/MISO plans, orders, and series. 
• Knowledge of service departments (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force) functions and their relationships with CCMDs to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions in appropriate channels, e.g., Army, Navy, Air Force, or Joint 
• Be familiar with other core, supporting, and related IO competencies to assist CCMD planners. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination. 
• Knowledge of DoD, joint, and Army service doctrine, regulations, and policies. 
• Capable of recommending changes to policy, force structure and design, and command relationships 
• Able to plan, integrate, execute, and assess PSYOP/MISO into plans and operations. 
• Knowledge of military command relationships and command and control (C2) procedures. 
• Able to coordinate PSYOP/MISO actions within the proper military and interagency channels and develop policies that incorporate the principle of C2. 
• Ability to engage senior leaders and staff and conduct complex briefings to large audiences. 
• Ability to work effectively within a task organized working group 
• Expertise in planning, integrating, and coordinating with interagency and intelligence community entities. 
• Adept at developing and utilizing information products that leverage current and emerging technologies to inform planning, improve coordination, and enable timely decisions. 
• Must demonstrate creative and critical thinking, capable of quickly learning new skills, flexible and adaptable. 
• Experience with integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing adjacent and supporting operations, as well as developing support for related capabilities and their activities. Be familiar with, certified in, or have applicable operational/field time experience in: Military Deception (MILDEC), OPSEC, EW, Cyberspace operations
• Recent joint or service level PSYOP/MISO planning experience Graduate of the Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course (POQC) (37A/37F) 
• Graduate of the MISO Program Design and Assessment Course (MPDAC) 
• Graduate of the Special Operations Military Deception Planners Course or Joint Military Deception Planners Course 

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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