Work Planner (Fulltime)

Public Affairs Planner The Ascendancy Group's Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. Overview The Public Affairs Planner position is a full-time position conducting fact based and American Audience focused influence operations, and narrative integration planning.as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). This role directly supports joint force and interagency planning teams by integrating public affairs equities into OIE campaign design, ensuring synchronization with MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, CA and information activities. This position is contingent upon contract award. Integrates Public Affairs (PA) equities into joint OIE campaign plans, narrative development, and influence operations planning. * Develops public messaging themes, synchronize narratives, and draft PA input for operational-level OIE plans. * Coordinates PA planning with MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, CA and Cyber planners to ensure deconfliction and message alignment. * Advises OIE planners on likely adversary and partner reactions to public messaging in support of influence operations. * Conducts media environment assessments to inform messaging strategies across global and regional platforms. * Tracks foreign media narratives, adversary propaganda, and foreign malign influence operations. * Develops PA estimates, talking points, media analysis products, and messaging recommendations for operational planning. * Required Qualifications: * Degree in Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, National Security, or Information Environment Operations or equivalent operational experience * Experience in public affairs, strategic communication, or information environment planning * Direct experience supporting OIE campaign planning or integration of public affairs into multi-domain operations * Demonstrated understanding of Information Joint Function, Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), and informational capabilities synchronization * Experience conducting media assessments, foreign influence tracking, and public narrative analysis * Proficiency with open-source media monitoring tools (e.g., Babel Street, Meltwater, Talkwalker, CrowdTangle, Echosec) * Familiarity with MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, and Cyber operations to ensure public affairs integration and deconfliction Preferred Qualifications: * Defense Information School (DINFOS) training or Joint PAO Planning Certification * Foreign language skills aligned to AORs (Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Farsi) * Experience supporting USSOCOM, CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, or J39 organizations * Experience supporting joint force OIE planning cells or Combatant Command PA staffs * Familiarity with foreign malign influence, disinformation tactics, and narrative countermeasures The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. To expedite your application, provide the following information when you apply: * Total number of years professional experience * List the highest degree earned and the field of study * List the second highest degree earned and the field of study * Provide your experience as it relates to this role.