Military Deception (MILDEC) Planner

*This is not a remote position; it requires in person attendance onsite in Quantico, Virginia. Work will begin in early March 2024.
ENDICTUS is seeking candidates for positions in support of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) in Quantico, VA. This work supports USMC Operational Forces, Information Operations (IO) advocates, IO proponents and encompasses disciplines of IO development and integration, signature management, IO analysis, operational security, program management, and intelligence technical support functions.
Assist in MILDEC planning support services include developing and gaining approval for MILDEC plans; MILDEC policy review and development; and integrating MILDEC as a critical enabler of larger military plans, operations, and programs. Provide Senior-level experience, planning MILDEC, the utilization of military planning processes, e.g.: JPP, MILDEC, OSPEC and supporting training/certification processes. May require off-site support and periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Requirements
• Support the development of input for MILDEC planning operations in conjunction with MAGTF operations planners;
• Support the development of MARFOR, MEF and other MAGTF, Theater Campaign Orders, Operational Plans, Contingency Plans, Execute Orders (EXORDs), and Theater Security Cooperation Exercises;
• Support the review and recommendations for MILDEC plans for compliance with legal and policy requirements during development;
• Support the development of input for MARFOR and other MAGTF planning efforts during the review and approval process;
• Facilitate coordination with Combatant Command (CCMD) MILDEC and OPSEC planners to ensure planning efforts are nested with ongoing or planned CCMD plans, interface with DC PP&O/PL as required;
• Facilitate coordination with MAGTF, CCMD, other services, and interagency intelligence community partners for conduit analysis support to OPSEC and MILDEC planning efforts;
• Participate in MARFOR, NAVFOR, and CCMD OPSEC and MILDEC Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and Working Groups and provide recommendations to ensure Service equities are represented;
• Analyze and review MAGTF component plans to operational plans (OPLANS) and contingency plans (CONPLANs) for opportunities to integrate MILDEC efforts;
• Identify and record MILDEC and OPSEC capability and resource gaps with input from MAGTF planners, and provide recommendations to the MCIOC S-5;
• Support field user evaluation plan input and documentation for IRC equipment in support of MCCDC, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), and other organizations;
• Support MCWL in the development of deception related, execution and assessment of experimentation for material and nonmaterial gap solutions, and;
• Participate in advisory capacity at weekly MCIOC staff meetings, working groups, conferences, and other events.
Required Experience:
One of the following combinations of education/experience:
• Master's degree and 7 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of related experience
• High school diploma and 16-18 years of related experience
• Proven experience in Military Deception (MILDEC) planning support services
• Active TS/SCI clearance
ENDICTUS Benefits
(Our industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!):
• Paid time off will initially be accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period, for a total of 19 days/152 hours annually for the first two years.
• 12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)
• Compensatory Time and Flex Time if authorized by a supervisor
• 100% covered Health insurance premium or $5,000 stipend if opted out of the health insurance (will be added to annual salary)
• 100% covered Dental insurance premium
• 100% covered Vision insurance premium
• 100% covered Short Term Disability
• 100% covered Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (currently double your salary, up to $300K)
• Match up-to 100% of 10% of the corporate provided 401K
• $500 Business Attire Stipend (will be added to annual salary)
• $500 Fitness Reimbursement
• $1,500 Technology Reimbursement
• $1,500 Professional Development & Certification Reimbursement
• $5,000 Adoption Assistance
• Referral bonuses - $1,000 after 30 days for each employee referral that meets the qualifications and gets hired, and $2,000 after 6 months for each employee referred that is retained for more than 6 months (Unlimited)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Work laptop and company-provided mobile phone if telework is expected and work required software through-out the lifecycle of the laptop
• Up to half of the company's profit rate (~2-3.5%) or a bonus for any new business you bring in and oversee
• Company Events - Happy Hours, Dinners & Annual Retreat/Meeting
EEO Commitment
ENDICTUS is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Salary Description
$100,000-$110,000/year