C-UAS Planner

CACI • Tampa, FL

3d • $78,000 - $163,800

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Planner within United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) J38, the Operations Directorate’s 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 role supports combatant-command-level planning, operational coordination, senior-leader decision-making, and C-UAS readiness with joint forces, partner nations, and interagency stakeholders. It requires an active TS/SCI clearance and may involve travel of up to 25%, locally.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• A BA/BS or AA 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 the USCENTCOM 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 distill complex situations into actionable, easily understood 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 supporting 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 to communicate C-UAS strategies and priorities.
• Coordinate with partner nations, joint forces, and interagency stakeholders to synchronize C-UAS efforts across the enterprise.
• 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 ensure C-UAS tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) are effective in theater and aligned with CCJ38 and USCENTCOM intent.
• Provide commanders with real-time, analytics-driven planning recommendations 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 (CAT) shifts in the Joint Operations Center (JOC) and Focus Point Operations Center (FPOC), 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 (1–4 annually) to strengthen enterprise awareness and readiness among USCENTCOM forces and partner nations.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree