Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner

Status: Full-time.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $120,000 – $146,000.

A Combatant Command (CCMD) Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner supports CCMD operations by developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive OPSEC programs to safeguard critical information and operations from adversaries. 

• Support development of MILDEC plans that integrate with the Information Forces and J39 Staff. 
• Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g. OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities. 
• Craft believable, sensor verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
• Support the development of input for MARFOR and other MAGTF planning efforts during the review and approval process.
• Plan and conduct Department of War Deception Activities (DDA) including Operational Deception (OP-D), Deception in Support of Operations Security (DISO), and Tactical Deception (TAC-D).
• Synchronize MILDEC efforts with Information Forces including OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, OPSEC planners, Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE), and Cyber capabilities. 
• Coordinate with military and interagency partners to insure MILDEC plans are coordinated and do not conflict with operations. 
• Evaluate the success of MILDEC operations by monitoring adversary behavior, analyzing intelligence, and reviewing Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE). 
• Provide expert advice and support on MILDEC planning to Information Forces, N&NC Directorates, and Components, Regions, and Separates (C/R/S).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience. 
• 5+ years of MILDEC strategic and operational planning experience.  
• 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). 
• Experience drafting MILDEC plans, orders, and strategy assessments. 
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level with minimal guidance.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field. 
• Graduate of formal MILDEC, certification course (JMTC, MDTOC) and Joint OPSEC Training courses.   
• Experience conducting Operational Deception (OP-D) including OP-D, DISOs, and TAC-Ds at Combatant Commands or J39 organizations. 
• Experience developing and integrating MILDEC deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPS that align with Commander’s internet and OIE campaigns. 
• Experience integrating Informational Capabilities into operational design under Joint Planning Publication 5-0. 
• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), and MILDEC integration. 
• Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration. 

• MILDEC Planners will work with military and government civilians in N&NC/J394 Protection Branch Team in a secure area. 
• Job includes ability to travel to conduct MILDEC planning and assessments. 

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