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 

The Special Technical Operations (STO)/ Special Access Programs (SAP) Planner position is a full-time position coordinating SAPs, Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM), and other sensitive capabilities, while working directly with joint planning teams, interagency partners, national-level organizations, and information forces to ensure sensitive activities align with mission objectives. Serves as a critical enabler for the secure integration of highly sensitive capabilities into influence and non-kinetic operations.  This position is on a future contract that is pending award announcement.

Security Requirement: TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Manages and ensure all SAPs supporting Operations in the Information Environment including MISO, MILDEC, Cyber, and EW—are properly protected, compartmentalized, and compliant with applicable security protocols.  
• Plans, integrates, and coordinates with interagency and intelligence community (IC) entities.  
• Facilitates the de-confliction that underpins intelligence gain/loss and political and military assessments.  
• Incorporates information-related capabilities and sensitive activities into operations orders, annexes, and evaluation/assessment plans.  
• Advises on the development of campaign plans and CONOPs involving STO, SAP, and Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).  
• Coordinates STO planning efforts across operations, intelligence, and sensitive activities directorates.  
• Manages the Review and Approval Process (RAP) for CONOPs involving SAP and Sensitive Activities.  
• Develops and integrates STO components into Combatant Command (CCMD) IJSTO plans and related efforts. 
• Provides planning expertise across mission analysis, course of action (COA) development, wargaming, and plan transition. 
• Represents STO equities in working groups, planning cells, and interagency coordination forums.  
• Ensures compliance with IJSTO and DoD regulations for handling and accessing classified material.  
• Serves as a liaison to the Joint Staff, OSD, CCMDs, IC elements, and partner nations on STO-related coordination. 
• Integrates Special Technical Operations capabilities enabling lethal effects into planning and operational activities. 
• Conducts fires planning for the integration of cyber-delivered STO and Information Operations capabilities into Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO/DCO), and integrate emerging cyberspace operational efforts into OPLAN development.  
• Synchronizes all Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) into the scheme of fires, including Information Operations, Cyberspace capabilities, and Electronic Warfare enablers. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Direct STO planning experience at a Joint or Geographic Combatant Command Headquarters 
• Completion of: Special Technical Operations Planner’s Course (STOPC); MILDEC Planners Course (MPC); Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS) Users Course 
• Proficiency in integrating STO into joint planning processes (JOPP, JOPES) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior USCENTCOM or Joint Staff-level experience 
• Experience supporting the CENTCOM AOR, INDOPACOM, or AFRICOM  
• Experience coordinating SAP or Sensitive Activities across multiple command levels and agencies 
• Familiarity with national-level policy and authorities governing STO 

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. 
 To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply: 

• 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.  

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW