SOF Operations Planner

The Opportunity:

As a CACI Operational Planner, you will serve 389th MI BN, 1st SFC and USASOC, conducting operational planning and analysis in support of global SOF Plans, Objectives and Emerging Threats mitigation efforts while providing quality control of future, deliberate, and contingency planning. You will conduct compartmented planning for operations in highly sensitive environments. You will provide support to SOF and conventional organizations by combining concepts (CONOPs) and doctrine with structured analytical and planning techniques to provide expert advice to policy makers, planners, and operational forces.

Responsibilities:

You will embed with the 389th MI BN and other staffs to assist operational and tactical planning with the 1st SFC staff and subordinate units. Provide Operational Planning expertise integrating intelligence doctrine, operations, policy, authorities, and lessons learned to support senior leader decision making. Produces and executes SOF orders and operations, conducts battle tracking and maintains situational awareness on SOF activities for the command. Coordinates and integrates joint staff, ASD-SOLIC, USD-P, USSOCOM, USSOUTHCOM, FBI, DOE, DHS, ICE, CPB, CIA, DEA, DOJ, DOS activities into USNORTHCOM operations. Lead, conduct, and validate research and analysis and prepare information papers, decision papers, and briefings to inform command leadership.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. CI Poly or ability to obtain a CI Poly.

• Master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of specialized experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 6 years of specialized experience; OR 10 years of specialized experience.

• Former Special Operations field grade officer, warrant officer, or senior non-commissioned officer with a minimum of six years recent relevant specialized experience as a U.S. Army Career Military Field / Military Occupational Specialty 18-series soldier, USN Seals, or MARSOC Advanced Skills Element or Critical Skills Operator 0372 Raider.

• Candidate must be an Advanced Special Operations Training Course (ASOTC) (or equivalent) graduate; Special Warfare Training Course (SWTC), Jedburgh Individual Training Course (JITC) or ASOT Manager’s Course graduation is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience conducting, supporting, and/or managing sensitive activities and the Joint Planning Process is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written; possess the ability to organize and deliver verbal and written products that achieve an exceptionally high standard.

• Critical and conceptual thinking skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently with limited oversight or as part of a diverse team.

• Shift work is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational requirements dictate.

• Maintain readiness and availability to respond to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.

• Shift work is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational requirements dictate.

• Maintain readiness and availability to respond to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.

Desired:

• More than six years SOF Advisor

• More than six years of operations-intelligence and or security assessment support and analysis experience within the DoD or IC.

• More than six years of military experience, and/or a combination of military and IC Agency experience

• SOF Operational Design and workflow

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: