About the role
We are currently seeking an J39 Intelligence Support Specialist (Information Operations). This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date of December 1, 2026.
As a J39 Intelligence Support Specialist (Information Operations), you will support a high-priority Special Operations mission by conducting intelligence analysis and providing critical support to Information Operations (IO) planning and execution. This position plays a key role in assessing political, economic, social, cultural, and military factors, developing intelligence assessments, and supporting operational planning and decision-making. You will work alongside military and government stakeholders to integrate intelligence into IO and Psychological Operations (PSYOP), support senior leadership engagements, and enhance mission effectiveness across the USCENTCOM area of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct support through the analysis of information operations intelligence relative to political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, technical, or military issues. * Support SOCCENT in establishing the intelligence baseline required to effectively integrate Information Operations (IO) into operations. * Provide analytical support to current and future operations by effectively supporting senior level engagements involving IO and planning. * Prepare full spectrum studies concerning vital and fundamental intelligence topics related to the USCENTCOM AOR. * Provide analytical support to SOCCENT operations by supporting senior level engagements involving IO planning. * Conduct IO Intelligence Preparation of the Environment and assist IO and Psychological Operations (PSYOP) planners in developing Measures of Effectiveness. * Input IO intelligence requirements into collection systems; support SOCCENT in managing IO intelligence requirements. * Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access). * Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders. * May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS (TDY status, attend conferences, planning efforts, OPTs with appropriate clearance levels, and exercises) as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified / required training.
Required Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
* Experience in intelligence analysis, Information Operations (IO), or Psychological Operations (PSYOP) support.
* Strong understanding of Information Operations principles, intelligence processes, and operational planning.
* Experience conducting Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE) and supporting IO planning efforts.
* Familiarity with Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions and the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
* Ability to analyze political, economic, social, cultural, geographic, and military factors affecting operations.
* Experience supporting intelligence collection requirements, management, and analytical assessments.
* Knowledge of Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and their application to IO and PSYOP planning.
* Experience preparing intelligence assessments, operational briefings, information papers, and presentations for senior leadership.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across military and government organizations.
* Willingness and ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.
Security Requirement
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.