Description
The information operations officer coordinates, supervises and participates in all-source current intelligence activities focusing on the intentions, geography and military capabilities of foreign nations, with primary emphasis on the ground forces. Develops collection and production requirements, and the acquisition of information and intelligence including targeting of strategic collection resources. Evaluates, interprets, analyzes, and produces intelligence products.
Core Skills
- information operations planning
- all-source intelligence analysis
- targeting and effects planning
- collection and production requirements management
- current intelligence reporting
- adversary capability and intent analysis
- operational planning (JOPP/MDMP)
- briefing and presentation to commanders
- cross-functional coordination (intel, cyber, PSYOP, EW)
- risk and impact assessment
- writing and editing intelligence products
- data-driven decision support
- stakeholder engagement and liaison
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Information Operations (GIO) – or closest IO/PSYOP-related GIAC track
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Defense contractor jobs for 30A
Browse openings matched to this specialty on military.contractors
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.