ISR/Air Current Operations Planner

CACI International•Doral, FL

13d•$82,100 - $172,400•Onsite

About The Position

As an ISR/Air Current Operations Planner supporting the SCOPES Program at USSOUTHCOM, you will support the Joint Task Force–Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and air operations across the theater. You will play a key role in establishing and supporting the Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC), integrating ISR capabilities with joint operations to satisfy the commander’s priority intelligence requirements and enable timely, informed operational decision-making. Your expertise will ensure ISR resources are effectively employed to support current operations, contingency planning, and multi-domain mission execution.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting military air operations, ISR planning, or collection management within a Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, Service Component Headquarters, or equivalent operational headquarters.
Demonstrated knowledge of the joint ISR process, including collection planning, ISR asset management, and the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) cycle.
Experience developing ISR collection strategies and integrating air and ISR capabilities to support operational objectives and intelligence requirements.
Experience supporting a Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC), Joint Operations Center (JOC), intelligence fusion center, or comparable operational environment.
Familiarity with the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) and joint operational planning concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, for developing operational products and executive briefings.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating with component commands, national intelligence agencies, coalition partners, and interagency organizations in support of theater operations.
Knowledge of airborne ISR platforms, sensor capabilities, and multi-domain intelligence integration.
Experience supporting joint exercises, contingency operations, and theater-level ISR synchronization.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and synchronize Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and air operations to support theater objectives and the commander’s priority intelligence requirements.
Support the establishment, operation, and continuous improvement of the Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC) to enhance ISR coordination and operational integration.
Develop ISR collection strategies, collection plans, and asset employment recommendations aligned with operational priorities and intelligence requirements.
Coordinate with Joint, Service, coalition, interagency, and national intelligence partners to integrate ISR capabilities and ensure unity of effort across the operational environment.
Manage and synchronize ISR asset tasking throughout the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) cycle to maximize operational effectiveness.
Prepare and deliver operational briefings, collection updates, and decision support products for senior leaders during routine operations, exercises, and contingency events.
Advise commanders and operational planners on ISR capabilities, collection management, air operations integration, and emerging opportunities to improve situational awareness and decision advantage.