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Force Design Analyst

CACI
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
Force Design Analyst

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
As a CACI Force Design Analyst directly supporting the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (OASD SO/LIC) you will provide embedded technical analysis and expertise in support of the civilian oversight of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the execution of Title 10 responsibilities for SOF, including organizing, training, equipping, and resourcing. You will also provide support to the formulation of SOF policies, the analyses of SOF resources, emerging technologies and compartmented programs. You will initiate technical and programmatic analysis, and short-, medium-, and long-range policy, planning, and strategy development support while pro-actively managing priority issue areas and providing technical expertise in support of SSO officials in the performance of their statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for analyzing force structures to identify strengths, weaknesses, and capability gaps.

  • Support operational analyses (wargaming, modeling & simulation, scenario development) to optimize force organization, equipment, and employment for strategic objectives.

  • Translate operational needs into clear, concise, and quantifiable requirements for new capabilities and systems.

  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies (AI, robotics, hypersonics, cyber warfare) for potential impact on force design. Provides inputs to modeling and simulation analyses to assess force structure effectiveness and concepts of operation.

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends and inform recommendations.

  • Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported reports and briefings for senior leadership.

  • Collaborate with SMEs across disciplines (intelligence, logistics, engineering) to develop comprehensive solutions.

  • Contribute to the development of new concepts of operation (CONOPS) and force design concepts. Assesses the cost implications of proposed force design changes.

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of current and future threats, geopolitical trends, and military doctrine.



Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of DoD Force Development and design and/or operational planning experience with PPBES. Will consider candidates with 12 years of related or relevant experience.

  •  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in positions of responsibility within an operational or strategic level command or while supporting a DoD contract of similar size and scope.

  • Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of portals and other real or near real time knowledge management systems.  

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Strong attention to detail.



Desired:

·       Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

·       Experience supporting USSOCOM, Joint Staff, and/or OSD staff organizations. 

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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. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100

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.

Salary : $103,800 - $218,100

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