(AFG) Strategic Communications Planner

1-160222-4125: Strategic Communications Planner

Job Category Consulting/Advisory Support

Duty Location Overseas – Afghanistan

Type of Position Employee/Consultant/Contractor

Requisition Number 1-160222-4125

Job Description

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Strategic Communications Planner (SC) Planner for a full-time position supporting our United States Government (USG) customer. The SC Planner serves as a civilian counterpart to customers working with senior military personnel to plan for, develop and execute strategic communications plans. This position reports to the In-Country Program Manager.

Essential Job Duties:

• Acts as a planner and advisor to U.S. and Coalition MISO and IO Officers

• Assists in long term and short term planning of MISO and IO that support USG strategic objectives

• Provides research and insight to support target audience analysis and product development

• Incorporates assessments in MISO process

• Integrates pillars of IO within planning and execution

• Produces Operation Plans (OPLANs), Operation Orders (OPORDs), Fragmentation Orders (FRAGOs), white papers, and other military documents as required

• Prepares and presents briefs for senior USG and military officials, and Afghan Government leaders. Work products must be of General Officer or Senior Executive level quality

• Liaises with representatives from various governmental and non-governmental organizations

• As a liaison, synchronize, de-conflict between supported organization and other IO related agencies

• Serves as continuity for supported organization

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• US citizenship with a valid, active DOD TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree and experience and familiarity with the Afghan and international media environment strongly preferred

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working in Strategic Communication/IO/PSYOP disciplines with the U.S. military, and have held the rank or equivalent of O-3/GS-12. Minimum of 10+ years of experience and having held the rank/grade or equivalent of E-7/GS-9 also may be considered

• Understanding of the PSYOP/MISO process

• Familiar with Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)

• Current or previous support to the USCENTCOM AOR desired

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history, politics, economics and ethnographic makeup of Afghanistan

• Must have working proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, and Word

• Proficient operating required computer and communications equipment, including standard word processing, graphic presentation, spreadsheet and email software

• Work cooperatively with the U.S. military, other U.S. governmental agencies, and their counterparts from the international community represented in Afghanistan

• Function effectively during heightened threat levels and extended periods of high stress and physical danger and discomfort

• Organize and properly prioritize work assignments and function well in an environment that requires constant multi-tasking – and often long hours

• Excellent written, oral, briefing, interpersonal and technical skills

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Live and work daily with Coalition Forces in austere conditions across Afghanistan. Function effectively and efficiently in a combat zone, during extended periods of high pressure and stress

• Ability to wear up to 45 lbs of combat gear, including vest and helmet

• Travel outside secure compounds independent of Coalition Forces, as required

• Dari and/or Pashto language skills desired

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