PSYOP Planner

As a PSYOP Planner, you will be a key differentiator. Our work depends on a PSYOP Planner joining our team to apply subject‑matter expertise in Psychological Operations, Internet‑Based PSYOP, and the informational impacts of adjacent units to support CCMD operations and planning efforts.

HOW A PSYOP PLANNER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Supports CCMD staff throughout the Joint Planning Process (JPP), providing PSYOP subject‑matter expertise.
Advises operators on leveraging informational power to gain and maintain information advantage across the operational environment.
Develops integrated PSYOP and supporting activities within CCPs, contingency plans, crisis plans, theater campaign orders, and ongoing operations.
Assists joint planners in identifying how information impacts the OIE and how PSYOP can be best utilized to achieve operational objectives.
Collaborates with CCMD teams to develop and plan activities that integrate the full spectrum of joint capabilities while considering their mutual information effects.
Supports development and submission of series as required during mission analysis.
Coordinates messaging synchronization with other CCMDs to ensure unified communication efforts.
Develops and executes digital communication strategies aimed at influencing target audiences online.
Coordinates with adjacent staff sections and subordinate formations to ensure consistent messaging and desired behavioral outcomes across internet platforms.
Conducts in‑depth analysis of the operational environment, examining cultural, political, and social dynamics to identify key target audiences.
Assesses target audience beliefs, motivations, values, and information consumption patterns to tailor messaging effectively.
Collaborates with team members to develop persuasive, culturally appropriate messaging aligned with strategic objectives.
Integrates PSYOP activities into broader military operations, ensuring alignment with other instruments of national power.
Develops detailed campaign plans, including timelines, taskings, and measures of effectiveness.
Collaborates with intelligence analysts to gather and validate information about target audiences and the operational environment.
Synchronizes messaging and actions with other PSYOP planners, intelligence analysts, and operational units.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; significant specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Experience: 7+ years of related experience, including experience developing PSYOP plans and programs at the brigade level or higher.

Security clearance level: TS/SCI eligibility required.

Completion of PSYOP qualification, Joint IO Planning, or IO Integration courses required.

Skills and abilities:

• Expertise in PSYOP capabilities and Internet‑Based PSYOP.
• Deep understanding of online communication platforms and social media dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and assess campaign effectiveness.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for crafting persuasive messaging.
• Knowledge of foreign cultures and target audience sensitivities.
• Understanding of legal and ethical considerations related to online information operations.
• Experience with campaign planning, series development, and synchronization across multiple units.
• Deep understanding of online communication platforms, expertise in digital marketing, strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of foreign cultures, and awareness of legal and ethical considerations for online information operations.

Location: Customer Site (Tampa, FL)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

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