Job Title: Special Operations Planner

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

As a CACI-Mission & Engineering Services Special Operations Planner, you will play a critical role in facilitating, synchronizing, and integrating operations-level planning in direct support of a United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Joint Task Force (JTF). You will provide dedicated planning support for activities within multiple Combatant Command Areas of Responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be embedded with Special Operations Forces (SOF) to oversee and enhance operational effectiveness across multiple Combatant Command AORs. You will ensure the development and coordination of mitigation strategies in response to evolving requirements. Leveraging your expertise in Irregular Warfare, Unrestricted Warfare, and Hybrid Warfare, you will identify, plan, propose, integrate, and evaluate specialized capabilities tailored for each unique operational scenario.

Your role includes close collaboration with inter-agency partners, multinational forces, and key stakeholders to ensure unified planning efforts. You will leverage advanced operational tools, specialized planning methodologies, and emerging technologies to enhance mission planning and execution. Your planning efforts will directly contribute to successful SOF operations across diverse geopolitical environments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP access and willingness to undergo a polygraph examination as required
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience, OR 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree
• Over five years of specialized experience supporting military or Intelligence Community compartmented activities (e.g., IJSTO, SAP, ACCM)
• Demonstrated experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide daily feedback to team leads and supported units on product development
• Practical understanding of Microsoft Share Point and web-based intelligence tools and databases accessed via SIPR and JWICS

Desired:

• More than five years’ experience working with SOF, SMU, Special or Technical Units of Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement, or at the GCC/TSOC staff level

• Proficient in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), including mission analysis, COA decision and CONOP approval briefings, D3A execution matrices, CONOP documents, and FRAGOs

• Experience in cyber and information operations planning

• Demonstrated awareness of current geopolitical issues impacting special operations

• Proficient with Microsoft productivity software and applications

• Ability to work independently with minimal government oversight and effectively within a joint, multi-disciplinary team environment

What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$85,800 - $180,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.