Description
Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Sr. Information Operations Planner to support APOLLO/OPIAS. The Sr. IO Planner will lead, direct, and oversee the integration of Information Forces (IRCs) into strategic and operational planning, and mission execution as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). This role advises command staff, manages OIE strategy development, and ensures alignment with operational objectives and policy directives. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
AFRICOM
CENTCOM
SOUTHCOM
EUCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
MacDill (Tampa, FL)
Al Udeid (Qatar)
Fort Meade (Maryland)
Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
Camp Humphreys (Korea)
Arifjan (Kuwait)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
Southcom (Doral, FL)
JB San Antonio (Texas)
Stuttgart (Germany)
Vicenza (Italy)
Tyndall AFB (Florida)
Key Responsibilities:
Provide command-level leadership for OIE planning and execution.
Serve as a senior advisor to commanders on integrating Information Forces (IRCs) into strategic, operational, and tactical operations.
Lead planning and synchronization of capabilities such as SAP/STO, Civil Affairs, Public Affairs, MISO, EW, MILDEC, OPSEC, and Cyber.
Oversee development and implementation of OIE campaign plans, assessment frameworks, and policy recommendations.
Engage senior leadership, interagency counterparts, and international partners on OIE coordination and guidance.
Recommend adjustments to command structures, force design, or policy to enhance OIE effectiveness.
Supervise and mentor OIE staff across multiple commands and task forces.
Represent OIE equities in joint planning groups, command-level briefings, and interagency forums.
Maintain awareness of current technologies and best practices across OIE.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Military Art, Strategic Studies, or related field and 8+ years of related experience
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in IO planning at the Joint or Combatant Command level.
Commissioned officer, Senior NCO, or senior civilian with equivalent rank/responsibility and experience
FA30 qualification or 14F (Airforce Information Operations Officer) or 0510/0520/0530 (MAGTF IO Officer and Planner series) or equivalent military specialty with demonstrated operational IO leadership
In-depth knowledge of JOPP, campaign planning, and joint doctrine
U.S. Citizen with a current passport
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s in Military Art, Strategic Studies, or related field
Graduate of JIOPC, Joint Cyber Ops Planner Course, or MILDEC Planner Course
Experience leading cross-functional or interagency teams in a high-tempo environment
Operational leadership experience with OPSEC, MILDEC, Information Force missions
Operational experience supporting the CENTCOM AOR, INDOPACOM or AFRICOM
Familiarity with classified systems, policy development, and strategic communication
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Original Posting:
July 25, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
