Sensitive Activity MILDEC Planner - SOUTHCOM

Job Summary

The Sensitive Activity MILDEC Planner provides advanced subject matter expertise in military deception (MILDEC), sensitive activities, and irregular warfare to support strategic, operational, and tactical planning. This role focuses on integrating deception capabilities into operational plans, supporting mission execution, and ensuring alignment with national policies and defense directives. The planner collaborates with stakeholders to enhance crisis response, develop strategic guidance, and support complex operations across multiple mission areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate military deception (MILDEC) strategies into operational plans and execution orders.
• Support strategic, operational, and tactical planning across sensitive activities and mission sets.
• Ensure compliance with national policies, defense directives, and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align operations with broader strategic objectives.
• Monitor regional activities and provide insights to support situational awareness and decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and guidance documents for leadership.
• Review and edit operational plans, concepts, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain awareness of information-related capabilities and emerging operational concepts.
• Support crisis response planning and execution efforts.
• Build and maintain professional networks with key stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and operational improvements.
• Assist in evaluating and aligning operations with established policies and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in military planning, operations, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of military deception, operational security, and irregular warfare concepts.
• Experience with strategic and operational planning processes.
• Familiarity with national-level policies, joint doctrine, and operational frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and in high-pressure environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working with interagency or multinational stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regional operations and organizational structures.
• Experience in crisis response planning and execution.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and modern operational strategies.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage complex tasks and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic operational environments.