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Description
The Ascendancy Group’s Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Overview
This is a full-time position supporting joint Information planning efforts at a Combatant Command headquarters as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Security Requirement: TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develops and integrates deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPs that align with the commander’s intent and the broader OIE campaign.
- Analyzes enemy decision processes (e.g., OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
- Crafts believable, sensor-verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
- Provides Integration with Information Forces ’IRCs’: Coordinate deception effects with OPSEC, MISO, Cyber, and EW.
- Ensures all deception plans are synchronized with real operations, with coordination across OPSEC and Intel (J2).
- Monitors adversary behavior via intelligence capabilities, evaluate success using MOP/MOE, and refine plans accordingly.
- Provides direct liaison and integration with CCMD staff, subordinate units, and JIIM partners, ensuring all deception operations support overarching strategic mission sets
Required Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do.? One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
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- Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance? If not, are you eligible for one??
- Total number of years professional experience?
- List the highest degree earned and the field of study?
- List the second highest degree earned and the field of study?
- Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.??
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About The Ascendancy Group
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that values trust, respect, and high quality performance. Through our unparalleled network, we provide superior security and technical services in support of great missions globally.
Passionate about everything we do in our ongoing support of our nation, one hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense, Federal Law Enforcement or the Intelligence Community. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
What you'll do
- The MILDEC Planner develops and integrates deception objectives and narratives that align with the commander’s intent. They analyze enemy decision processes and coordinate deception effects with various operational forces.
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