Leonie Group

MISO (PSYOP) Planner OCONUS – Afghanistan

Leonie is currently seeking a qualified MISO (PSYOP) Planner to join our world-class team of exceptionally skilled, ethical and committed professionals providing Information Operations, Intelligence and Analytical Services. Since 2004, Leonie has made the customer the top priority while maintaining a culture of industry thought leadership that has translated into unmatched mission accomplishments.

Job Description:
Planners will develop behavioral influence strategies and implementation plans; produce OPLANs, annexes, appendices, FRAGOs, white papers, scripts for MISO products and other military documents; present long and short term strategic communication overviews; prepare and present strategy assessments; and critically review higher headquarters' plans and FRAGOs. Planners support product development; implementation and management of demographic analysis, as well as synthesizing information into persuasive dialogue form for basis of supporting strong concepts and resulting production.

Requirements:
• 5 + years experience as a MISO/PSYOP Planner (MILDEC, EW, or CNO experience may count toward the total)
• Experience developing multimedia influence products in line with strategic programs and plans
• Recent (within 5 years) experience in OIF, OEF, or other named operation preferred
• Experience living, working for extended periods in cross-cultural environments (living or working abroad, learning the host nation language, etc.) preferred
• Understanding of Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)
• Understanding PSYOP/MISO Planning process
• Familiarity with Afghanistan, its culture, and U.S. involvement there
• Demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communications
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and adapt planning to mission requirements
• Ability to critically review and analyze issues in a vague, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment
• Ability to manage multiple product development projects with accuracy on a tight deadline
• Good listener and ability to translate loose guidance and meet desired effect of the client
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint

Education:

· PSYOP/MISO Officers Qualification Course preferred
· Bachelor’s degree preferred

Military Experience Required:
· Military rank of CPT or higher with 5 years of MISO or other IO experience, or an SFC or above with 10 years of MISO or other IO experience. Exceptions may be considered for outstanding candidates
o Media Writing Capabilities
o Media Production Knowledge/Experience

Leonie is looking for qualified Senior PSYOP planners and PSYOP planners to join our team on an ongoing contract in Afghanistan. This contract provides MISO support to the enduring US Forces presence in Afghanistan. The work is done in a secure compound in Kabul with minimal movements within the environs of Kabul proper.
Senior PSYOP Planner requirements are O5 or above with 10 years’ experience conducting MISO with at least 1 deployment in support of OIF or OEF.
PSYOP Planner requirements are CPT or above with 5 years MISO experience or SFC or above with 10 years MISO experience.
Also if you are able to attend CRC on or before 12 Jun 2015 we will pay you a $3500 incentive bonus.
We are also offering a $2k referral bonus for people who refer qualified candidates that sign on and deploy to Afghanistan.

If you are interested in learning more please let me know and we can discuss the position in more detail.

Dean Parrish
Senior Recruiting Liaison
LEONIE
[email protected]