Operational Security (OPSEC) & Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Planner

CACI International • Fort Meade, MD

4d • $94,400 - $198,200

About The Position

CACI is seeking an OPSEC and FOIA Planner to support a program delivering mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services for national security missions. The role contributes to irregular warfare and operations expertise across geographic and functional combatant commands, helping develop, integrate, and sustain mission-ready task forces. The planner integrates operational security into OIE and irregular warfare planning, protects critical information, and advises on FOIA disclosure risks and compliance. The position also processes FOIA requests and supports OPSEC assessments, training, and reporting. It requires a TS/SCI clearance and up to 25% local travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Information Management, or another relevant field.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Completion of formal OPSEC Level II Training or higher.
• 10 years of experience planning, coordinating, or integrating OPSEC in support of military planning at a CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force, or equivalent headquarters.
• Understanding of the DoD Information Security Program (per DoDM 5200.01) and classification guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing OPSEC programs.
• Experience processing FOIA or Privacy Act requests in a government or DoD environment.
• Demonstrated experience in military planning processes, including the Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning.
• Proficient knowledge of FOIA exemptions (5 U.S.C. § 552(b)), the Privacy Act, and relevant Executive Orders.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering written and oral products to senior or executive decision makers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 Suite and records management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience as an OPSEC Program Manager for a two-star-level command or higher.
• 3 years of experience working in the CENTCOM AOR in support of OIE, irregular warfare, and/or SOF.
• Completion of one or more of the following courses: OPSEC Analysis Course, OPSEC Program Managers Course, Joint/Service MILDEC Course, or Joint Information Planners Course (formerly JIOPC).
• FOIA training or certification from DoW, the Department of Justice, or a recognized federal training program.
• Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) OPSEC Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Integrate OPSEC considerations into OIE and irregular warfare planning.
• Develop and implement OPSEC plans, policies, and procedures to protect critical information.
• Review operational plans, products, and content, including public affairs releases, to identify critical-information vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures across planning and execution.
• Advise planners on FOIA implications and disclosure risk, ensuring information activities and documentation remain compliant while preserving operational advantage.
• Evaluate OPSEC effectiveness and refine protection measures for OIE and irregular warfare activities based on evolving threat conditions.
• Coordinate OPSEC assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Process FOIA requests in accordance with DoD regulations, federal law, and policy within statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, subject matter experts, and other agencies to resolve complex FOIA disclosure issues.
• Research and retrieve documents from databases, records systems, and file repositories in response to FOIA requests, as required.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership on OPSEC posture and FOIA compliance.
• Coordinate OPSEC training and awareness programs for military and civilian personnel.

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
• Career Level: Senior