Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner

Status: Full-time.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $75,000 – $155,000.

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 OPSEC plans for USNORTHCOM.
• Identify critical information (CI) that may expose friendly vulnerabilities across physical, informational, and human aspects of the operational environment.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments to evaluate risks associated with operational activities and information disclosure.
• Implement the CCMD's OPSEC framework.
• Analyze adversary collection capabilities, technical means, and information exploitation threats that affect U.S. operational security.
• Provide support to deliberate campaign planning.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to maintain OPSEC discipline throughout USNORTHCOM.
• Integrate OPSEC into planning and execution processes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience.
• Graduate of formal OPSEC certifications or Joint OPSEC Training courses.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 3+ years of operational experience in Operations Security, Information Operations, or Intelligence.
• Excellent written, verbal, and briefing skills.

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field.
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands or J39 organizations.
• Experience integrating OPSEC into campaigns.
• Experience in NORTHCOM AOR Operations.
• Prior support to Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or Joint Task Force level headquarters.
• Familiarity with Strong understanding of OPSEC planning, assessments, and integration within multi-domain operations.
• Familiarity with adversary intelligence collection disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, CYBER) and exploitation techniques.

• OPSEC Planners will work with military and government civilians at the NORTHCOM Protection Branch/J394 in a secure area or at a component command/JTF outpost.
• Job includes ability to travel to conduct OPSEC training and assessments.

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