Information Operations Planner Jobs in California

BreakForth Solutions is seeking an Information Operations (IO) Planner to join our team of dynamic professionals. We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!   

Essential Functions

• Supervise the conduct of the MCTOG IO program; oversee, conduct, and produce assignments requiring “performance” to “expert” level knowledge of principles associated with the integration of electronic warfare, operations security, Military Information Support Operations, deception, cyber operations targeting, civil military operations, social media, and public affairs concepts into the MCTOG program as aligned by the MCIOC doctrinal principles.
• Provide direct support to and coordinate with MCTOG Exercise Design, Intel (HUMINT, SIGINT, Ground), Cyberspace, Social Media Analysis and News Media Replication, Network Engagement, Threat Emulation, Operational Logistics, and simulation SMEs/teams for the planning, preparation, and design of courses and exercises.
• Provide white cell role-playing in a realistic, simulated environment primarily to members of the United States Marine Corps during exercises in support of the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) mission.
• Maintain and sustain knowledge of current military, political-military, scientific, psychological, cyber, and technical developments within the IO community through liaison with MCIOC, message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, other sources of information, and/or communication with other identified joint IO staff organizations.
• Commence long-range plan to institute unique and highly classified programs supporting sensitive activities and special access programs (SAPs) requiring a knowledge of USMC, Joint, DoD, Federal, and non-federal organizations, tactics, policies, and processes. Include, but do not limit to, dealing with sensitive intelligence collection programs and other sensitive activities primarily supporting the USMC, but also DoD in general.
• Ensure that detailed coordination for sensitive activities and SAPs does not disclose National Security intent, capabilities, or vulnerabilities, and be prepared to brief selected portions to Senior USMC, Joint, and DoD officials, both verbally or in writing.
• Contribute to exercise orders, CONOPs, and operations process cycles across all six warfighter functions and social media.
• Participate in curriculum development, teach classes, response cell development and instruction and exercise support for related IO functions.

Required Education/Skills/Experience:

• Expert knowledge of Military Intelligence and/or Information Operations, with at least 5 years of intelligence/IO experience in any DoD component, or 4 years of IO, operations, policy, military planning, intelligence, or CI experience.
• Intimately familiar with current MCIOC endeavors, processes, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Graduate of one or more of the following professional military education institutions/programs, resident or non-resident: Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff College, Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Advanced Leadership School, or equivalent levels.
• Graduate of a formal military Information Operations school, such as MCIOC or a DoD service equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of information-related capabilities, including doctrine, policy, employment, and practical application of MISO, electronic warfare, operations security, military deception, cyber operations, civilian-military operations, public affairs, foreign area analysis, order of battle analysis, and their application to the MAGTF and GCE.
• Knowledge of all-source intelligence capabilities and Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, DoD, and National Intelligence functions, including capabilities and limitations, requirement definition, analysis, collection management, operations, and the ability to review threat documents and studies to extract data that satisfies organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), with a strong understanding of the USMC, its component elements, established command and staff procedures, staff coordination, and chain of command.
• Experience coordinating with senior representatives of Combatant and Component Commands, other Services, DoD, selected national intelligence community staff, contractors, and TECOM to exchange information and support mission objectives.
• Advanced experience developing programs of instruction, course materials, training courses, training plans, training events, and evaluations in accordance withMarine Corps training policy and Formal Learning Center procedures, from platoon to division level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Desired Knowledge/Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in applied sciences, electrical or engineering disciplines, information systems, military science, history, political science, or an equivalent area. A combination of education and experience sufficient to achieve the required abilities is critical for successful performance in this position.
• Experience in military or equivalent (GS/GG/Contractor) at the operational level, headquarters staff, or Major Command equivalent is desired.
• pertaining to information operations programs, to discuss major issues, operations, and goals in order to gain cooperation and concurrence to further MCTOG and MCIOC objectives.

Additional Requirements

• Current Active Secret Clearance
• Valid U.S Passport is required– Occasional Travel CONUS and OCONUS is required
• Valid U.S Driver’s License

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.