Civil Affairs Planner

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. 

Overview 

The Civil Affairs Planner position is a full-time position integrating civil-military operations into irregular warfare, influence operations, and campaign design as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The Civil Affairs Planner will synchronize governance, stabilization, and population-centric activities in support of strategic competition and irregular warfare objectives.  

This position is contingent upon contract award. 

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contributes Civil-Military Engagement Planning expertise to develop, coordinate, and integrate Civil Affairs (CA) equities into theater-level operational plans to support influence, stability, governance, and foreign humanitarian operations.
• Conducts PMESII-PT, DIMEFIL, and operational design assessments focused on civil, governance, and human aspects of the operational environment to support Operational Environment Assessments. 
• Collaborates with interagency partners (e.g., State Department, NGOs), coalition forces, and Information Forces to synchronize CA and OIE activities.
• Advises commanders on governance, rule of law, public health, infrastructure, humanitarian assistance, and essential service restoration to support long-term stability.
• Incorporates Civil Affairs equities into broader Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), including All information Forces and the capabilities MILDEC, OPSEC, and influence operations, to shape local perceptions and achieve theater-level effects.
• Civil Affairs directly supports the Information Joint Function through engagement with the Human Aspects and Informational Aspects of the operational environment.
• Delivers senior-level briefs, assessments, and recommendations to commanders and staff on civil-military operations within the Information Environment.
• Monitors emerging global/regional political, economic, and civil trends to inform planning. Build civil network assessments for operational situational awareness.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Regional Studies, Public Administration, or related field
• Experience in civil Affairs, stability operations, civil-military coordination, or interagency planning experience
• Civil Affairs Qualification Course graduate (38A, 38G, or equivalent)
• Prior support to Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or equivalent headquarters
• Experience with civil information management, civil network analysis, or population-centric targeting
• Understanding of PMESII-PT, DIMEFIL, OIE doctrine, and the Information Joint Function
• Demonstrated interagency and coalition coordination experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior deployments supporting Civil Affairs or stability operations in CENTCOM, AFRICOM, or INDOPACOM AORs
• Experience supporting Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR), governance, or post-conflict stabilization operations
• Experience advising senior military or interagency leadership
• Experience integrating CA into OIE, MISO, MILDEC, or strategic influence operations

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do.  One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security. To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply:

• Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance? If not, are you eligible for one?
• Total number of years professional experience
• List the highest degree earned and the field of study
• List the second highest degree earned and the field of study
• Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!