Description 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 NORTHCOM Possible 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 commanderu2019s 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 u2019IRCsu2019: 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: Bacheloru2019s 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 EIO2024 Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We donu2019t wear capes (theyu2019re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for u201chow itu2019s always been done.u201d Original Posting: July 25, 2025 For 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 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. REQNUMBER: R-00163386-OTHLOC-PL-2D2647 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.