Electronic Warfare Planner

Description

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Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Electronic Warfare (EW) Planner to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL. The Electronic Warfare (EW) Planner supports the J39 Information Operations Directorate as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) by integrating electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) into joint influence and operational planning. This role ensures that EW capabilities contribute to the synchronization of Information Forces and capabilities such as MISO, OPSEC, MILDEC, and Cyber, helping to achieve desired effects in the information environment and across operational domains. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

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 EW inputs for OIE-related planning documents (e.g., OPLANs, CONPLANs, Annex K, Annex P) and advise J39 leadership on EMSO integration into influence operations.
• Collaborate with MISO, Cyber, OPSEC, MILDEC, and Public Affairs planners to synchronize non-kinetic effects across the information environment.
• Represent EW equities in Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and Information Environment Working Groups (IEWGs).
• Coordinate with spectrum managers, J6, and J2/J3 staff to ensure proper targeting, deconfliction, and employment of EW capabilities.
• Support assessments of EW effectiveness using MOEs and MOPs aligned with OIE objectives.
• Maintain awareness of adversary EMS activities and capabilities, including but not limited to jamming, spoofing, and other forms of spectrum denial or deception.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in EW planning or operations, with at least 2 years supporting IOE or joint operational planning
• Must be a graduate of a formal U.S. military electronic warfare officer program: U.S. Army Officer: 29A Electronic Warfare Officer Course, Warrant Officer: Cyber Warfare Technician (17B) Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Enlisted: 29E Electronic Warfare Specialist Course, U.S. Air Force Officer: 12X – Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Electronic Warfare Officer Track, Enlisted: No specific “EWO” enlisted AFSC — EW functions are embedded in roles like 1N5X1 (Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst) or 3D1X3 (RF Transmission Systems), U.S. Navy Officer: 1810 – Cryptologic Warfare Officer Qualification Program (Also applicable: Naval Flight Officer – EA-18G Growler with EW specialty training), Enlisted: Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) “A” School and advanced EW training courses, U.S. Marine Corps Officer: MOS 7532 – Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Officer Course, Enlisted: MOS 2761 – Electronic Warfare Technician Course Also related: 2674 – Signals Intelligence/EW Analyst).
• In-depth knowledge of JP 3-13.1 (Electronic Warfare) and electromagnetic spectrum operations doctrine
• Experience using the following tools and systems:
  • SPECTRUM XXI – for frequency assignment and spectrum deconfliction
  • Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB) – for threat emitter data and analysis
  • Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS) or Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT) – for targeting integration
  • Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) – to integrate EW into ATO/ACO processes
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a formal joint or service planning course, such as:
  • Joint EW Staff Officer Course (JEWSOC)
  • Joint Information Operations Planning Course (JIOPC)
• Experience supporting a J39 staff at a Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or Component Command.
• Experience supporting campaign assessments, including the development of Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) aligned to IO planning and operational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate EW with IRCs such as MISO, MILDEC, Cyber, OPSEC, and Public Affairs in support of multi-domain influence and deception operations.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic battle management (EMBM), Joint Restricted Frequency List (JRFL) development, and spectrum control orders.

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Original Posting:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.