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Information Warfare Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) G-39 in executing information warfare capacities under a non-personal services contract. The contractor provides analysis, assessments, and recommendations to support government staff; the government retains full control and final authority for all decisions and actions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support to the MARFORSOUTH G-39 for the planning, coordination, and integration of IO, MISO, and MILDEC; support government-led execution of these activities
- Draft and recommend IO, MISO, and MILDEC plans, annexes, and appendices for government review and approval
- Develop and propose MILDEC concepts and integrate them with broader operational plans
- Conduct and maintain Target Audience Analysis for countries within the USSOUTHCOM AOR
- Routinely interface with counterparts at USSOUTHCOM, Headquarters USMC, other service components, and interagency partners on all matters related to IO, MISO, and MILDEC
- Develop and provide assessments on the performance and effectiveness of IO, MISO, and MILDEC activities and campaigns
- Routinely interface with counterparts at USSOUTHCOM, Headquarters USMC, United States Navy, and United States Country Teams located in the USSOUTHCOM AOR
- Participate in MARFORSOUTH contingency, crisis and exercise operational planning teams (OPT)
- Review and provide recommendations on SOUTHCOM and Marine Corps taskers
- Assist MARFORSOUTH staff in Marine Corps and SOUTHCOM planning conferences by gathering information to facilitate planning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 5 years of experience planning and integrating Information Operations (IO), with a strong emphasis on MISO/PSYOP and MILDEC at the tactical or operational level
- Verifiable experience and expertise in the MISO/PSYOP planning process
- Verifiable experience and expertise in the MILDEC planning process
- Experience with Target Audience Analysis, message development, and effects assessment
- U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- A valid US driver's license
- A valid US passport
- Country visa as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from a DoD-approved MISO/PSYOP qualification course
- Graduation from a DoD-approved MILDEC planning course
- SOUTHCOM AOR experience
- Experience planning at the Combatant Command level
- MARFOR experience
- Defense Language Program 2/2 or greater Spanish proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish
- Ability to create products and presentations that communicate ideas effectively and concisely in English and Spanish
TRAVEL
Minimum 2 trips per quarter (8–12 trips total per year, 5 days each, 40–96 days total) in support of Tri-Service Maritime Staff Talks, IO SME exchanges, Mobile Training Teams, planning conferences, exercise execution, and after-action reviews. All OCONUS travel will take place in the USSOUTHCOM AOR or the Caribbean; exact locations are not yet known.
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.