Strategic Planner

Overview

The Strategic Planner position is a full-time position developing and executing long-range, theater-level plans that integrate Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) influence activities.

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

The Strategic Planner develops and executes long-range, theater-level plans that integrate Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing multi-phase OIE plans aligned with Joint Doctrine (JP 3-4), national strategies, and Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) priorities.
• Incorporating Information Forces into strategic and operational plans to shape the information environment (e.g., MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, EW, PA, CA).
• Conducting PMESII-PT and DIMEFIL assessments to evaluate the operational environment and guide planning.
• Collaborating with J39, J5, J2, Joint Staff, interagency partners (e.g., DOS, USAID), and coalition forces to ensure unity of effort and consistent messaging.
• Producing OIE annexes, strategic roadmaps, concept papers, and senior-leader briefing materials.
• Establishing Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to assess campaign outcomes and recommend adjustments.
• Advising senior leaders on leveraging OIE to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
• Monitoring global and regional trends in the information environment, including adversary influence operations, to inform proactive planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Strategic Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in strategic planning within Information Operations (IO) or influence operations.
• Completion of SAM or SAW program.
• Experience supporting a Combatant Command or the Joint Staff.
• Strong analytical, research, and forecasting abilities.
• Proficiency in strategic communication and briefing development.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.

• Experience at a major command, combatant command, or service-level headquarters (USCENTCOM AOR preferred).
• J39 experience in strategic planning, policy development, or interagency coordination.
• Familiarity with national security documents (e.g., NSS, NDS, NMS, UCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning teams and influence senior decision-makers.

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.