Engagement Planner

CACI•Tampa, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience
3+ years supporting engagement planning, Key Leader Engagements (KLE), Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), strategic communications, civil affairs, or related mission areas.
Demonstrated experience developing engagement strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communication objectives, and operational support products.
Experience supporting military, interagency, partner nation, multinational, or whole-of-government engagement efforts in complex operational environments.
Proven ability to analyze stakeholder networks, operational conditions, and audience dynamics to inform planning and decision-making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and engagement products for senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in International Relations, Strategic Communications, Political Science, National Security Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, interagency organizations, partner nation engagements, or strategic competition initiatives.
Demonstrated experience integrating engagement planning with campaign design, influence activities, behavioral analysis, information environment operations, or whole-of-government initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop engagement plans, objectives, and lines of effort that support campaign goals, operational priorities, and commander’s intent.
Design and synchronize Key Leader Engagement (KLE) strategies with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), and broader operational activities.
Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key leaders, influencers, decision-makers, partner organizations, and audiences critical to mission success.
Develop engagement themes, messages, talking points, and supporting materials tailored to operational objectives and target stakeholders.
Coordinate with joint, interagency, multinational, partner nation, and commercial stakeholders to align engagement activities and ensure unity of effort.
Integrate engagement planning into operational planning processes, campaign assessments, and information environment activities.
Develop engagement synchronization matrices, campaign support plans, event concepts, and operational reporting products.
Assess engagement effectiveness, analyze stakeholder feedback, and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes and achieve desired effects.