Special Operations Planner

CACI International • Tampa, FL

8d • $85,800 - $180,200

About The Position

The Special Operations Planner facilitates, synchronizes, and integrates operations-level planning in direct support of a United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Joint Task Force (JTF). The role provides dedicated planning, synchronization, and operational coordination for sensitive activities across multiple Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) Areas of Responsibility, Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs), and Combat Support Agencies (CSAs).

Embedded with Special Operations Forces (SOF), the planner provides operational overwatch, enhances mission effectiveness, and develops risk mitigation strategies as required. The position applies knowledge of Irregular Warfare, Unconventional Warfare, and Hybrid Warfare to identify, plan, propose, integrate, and evaluate capabilities in support of Special Operations. It also supports JTF leadership and front-office staff in headquarters spaces and participates in engagements in the continental United States and overseas as needed.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI security clearance, eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access, and willingness to undergo a polygraph examination as required.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of experience, or 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• More than five years of specialized experience supporting military or Intelligence Community compartmented activities, such as IJSTO, SAP, or ACCM.
• Demonstrated experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), or current APEX equivalent systems.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills at strategic and operational levels, including the ability to prepare and deliver high-impact decision briefs for senior leadership.
• Ability to provide structured daily feedback to team leaders, supported units, and joint staff elements on operational product development.
• Practical understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and web-based intelligence tools and databases accessed via secure networks, including SIPR and JWICS.
• In-depth knowledge of Irregular Warfare, Unconventional Warfare, and Hybrid Warfare as applied to operational events or taskings.

Nice To Haves

• More than five years of experience working directly with SOF. The remainder of this desired qualification is cut off in the provided posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain operational plans (OPLANs), concept plans (CONPLANs), and fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) aligned with USSOCOM strategic objectives and global campaign plans.
• Support crisis action planning, contingency operations, and rapid-response planning in accordance with JTF priorities and operational timelines.
• Facilitate trans-regional SOF operations coordination and synchronization across GCC boundaries, FCCs, and interagency partners.
• Integrate sensitive activities, special access programs (SAPs), and compartmented operations into operational-level planning frameworks.
• Collaborate with interagency partners, multinational forces, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) to coordinate planning efforts.
• Coordinate Military Information Support Operations (MISO), cyber, and information operations within broader SOF planning efforts.
• Use advanced analytics, specialized planning methodologies, and emerging technologies to enhance planning capabilities and support predictive analysis.
• Provide daily feedback and product-development status updates to team leaders, supported unit commanders, and joint staff leadership.
• Support JTF leadership and front-office staff in JTF headquarters spaces, facilitating internal and external SOF coordination with USSOCOM, SOF components, TSOCs, and staff.
• Support engagements in the CONUS and OCONUS as needed.
• Provide operational overwatch and develop risk mitigation strategies as required.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Competitive compensation and a broad mix of benefits options designed to support and protect employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level