C-UAS Planner

CACI•Macdill AFB, FL

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Planner within United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) J38, Operations Directorate, CCJ38 Integrated Air and Missile Defense & C-UAS Division. The position focuses on developing and coordinating strategies and conducting operations to counter unmanned aerial system threats in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR). The planner develops operational plans and recommendations, coordinates with military and civilian stakeholders, supports senior-leader decision-making, and helps improve C-UAS readiness and effectiveness across USCENTCOM forces and partner nations.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
A bachelor’s or associate degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
Prior Combatant Command experience in military planning, C-UAS operations, or force protection; preferably in a joint or Combatant Command environment.
Familiarity with USCENTCOM’s AOR, including its cultural, geopolitical, and operational dynamics.
Practical knowledge of C-UAS technologies and operational staff tools such as Microsoft Suite, Maven, and C2IE.
Demonstrated experience in joint operations or interagency coordination.
Strong written, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to turn complex situations into actionable, understandable plans.
Excellent communication skills for briefing senior leaders and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the C-UAS enterprise.
Proficiency in operational planning frameworks such as the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine Combatant Command-level planning materials to support ongoing operations within the CCJ38 C-UAS Branch.
Rapidly develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) for complex C-UAS tasks, ensuring operational utility and alignment with USCENTCOM objectives.
Prepare concise talking points for senior-level meetings on C-UAS strategies and priorities.
Coordinate with partner nations, joint forces, and interagency stakeholders to synchronize C-UAS efforts.
Respond to complex requests for information from general officers with polished, analytical, and actionable narrative insights.
Attend meetings with the Joint Staff, Components, and Program Offices to help ensure C-UAS tactics, techniques, and procedures are effective in theater and aligned with CCJ38 and USCENTCOM intent.
Provide analytics-driven planning recommendations to commanders during operations to counter UAS threats to bases, dismounted forces, or critical infrastructure.
Analyze after-action reports from C-UAS incidents and engagements to improve effectiveness and adapt to evolving threats.
Maintain an updated Partner Nation Laydown using PowerPoint and Maven, advising leaders on integration challenges, opportunities, and joint posture enhancements.
If requested, advise Services on acquisition and research and development strategies to help USCENTCOM maintain technological superiority against UAS threats.
Support Crisis Action Team shifts in the Joint Operations Center and Focus Point Operations Center as required.
Contribute to emergency action OPTs, working groups, planning meetings, and GO/FO-level briefings.
Participate in select C-UAS demonstrations, training programs, and joint exercises, approximately 1–4 annually, to strengthen enterprise awareness and readiness among USCENTCOM forces and partner nations.