Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven MILDEC (Military Deception) Planner to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL. This role involves supporting joint Information planning efforts at a Combatant Command headquarters as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The ideal candidate will have a top-secret/SCI clearance and be a seasoned professional capable of synchronizing deception operations with multi-domain information capabilities. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
AFRICOM CENTCOM SOUTHCOM EUCOM INDOPACOM NORTHCOMPossible 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:
Develop and integrate deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPs that align with the commander’s intent and the broader OIE campaign.
Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g., OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
Craft believable, sensor-verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
Provide Integration with Information Forces ’IRCs’: Coordinate deception effects with OPSEC, MISO, Cyber, and EW.
Ensure all deception plans are synchronized with real operations, with coordination across OPSEC and Intel (J2).
Monitor adversary behavior via intelligence capabilities, evaluate success using MOP/MOE, and refine plans accordingly.
Provide direct liaison and integration with CCMD staff, subordinate units, and JIIM partners, ensuring all deception operations support overarching strategic mission sets
May require CONUS/OCONUS travel and occasional shift/weekend responsibility
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of MILDEC strategic/operational planning experience
One or more of the following Courses:
Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC)
Service Level MILDEC Course
MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC)
Expertise in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP)
Experience drafting MILDEC plans, orders, and strategy assessments
Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level with minimal guidance
Expert oral and written communication skills; ability to represent CCMD in interagency environments
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with ongoing eligibility
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate-level education in strategic communications, IO, or national security
Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) or Special Technical Operations (STO)
Operational experience in CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, or AFRICOM AORs
Experience at the CCMD or Joint Staff level
Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration
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Original Posting:July 25, 2025For 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 - $162,150.00The 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.