Strategic Operations Planner

CACI International•Tampa, FL
•$85,800 - $180,200

About The Position

As a CACI Strategic Operations Planner, you will facilitate and coordinate operational-level planning, synchronization, and integration of capabilities in support of USSOCOM. You will work with senior USSOCOM leaders and staff directorates to analyze specified capabilities and develop options for future command investments. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of USSOCOM Enterprise operations and use of compartmented intelligence to understand threats to future operations. You will keep USSOCOM and CACI management informed of issues, risks, and accomplishments and participate in USSOCOM staff operational planning teams analyzing specified capabilities. The position supports USSOCOM J8 and other stakeholders in assessing current and future capabilities, operational effectiveness, threats, and integration. It includes supporting mission analysis and decision briefings, assisting headquarters operations, and traveling to CONUS and OCONUS locations for stakeholder engagements and Key Leader Engagements. The role requires a current TS/SCI clearance, willingness to submit to a polygraph, and the ability to work independently and as part of a joint team.

Requirements

  • Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance and willingness to submit to a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience, or ten years of relevant work experience.
  • More than three years of specialized experience in military or IC compartmented activities, such as IJSTO, SAP, or ACCM.
  • More than three years of specialized experience in Information Operations support (planning/intelligence) and/or SOF operations support.
  • Ability to deploy to the required theater of operations and conduct periodic CONUS and short-term OCONUS travel.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to provide daily feedback to the team lead and supported unit on product development.
  • More than three years of experience with SOF, SMU, and Special or Technical Units of Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement.
  • Experience and in-depth knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), including mission analysis, COA decision and CONOP approval briefings, D3A execution matrices, CONOP documents, and FRAGOs.
  • Working knowledge of ACW and C5ISR and/or other emerging weapons or threats.
  • Experience performing tasks with Microsoft productivity software and applications.
  • Practical understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Google Earth spatial analysis software, and web-based intelligence tools and databases available through SIPR and JWICS.
  • Ability to work independently with some government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work with USSOCOM J8 to analyze current and future capabilities and their operational effectiveness against peer adversaries.
  • Support operational planning teams conducting comprehensive analysis of specified capabilities.
  • Coordinate with DoD, IA/IC, TSOCs, and GCCs to understand the operational environment and threats, analyze USSOCOM capabilities, and support integration.
  • Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations for stakeholder and IA/IC engagements and Key Leader Engagements.
  • Support presentation of decision briefings to the USSOCOM CDR, DCDR, J8, and other senior leaders.
  • Support staff functions for operational requirements, including mission analysis, briefing, and ongoing daily headquarters operations.
  • Provide daily feedback to the team lead and supported unit on product development.
  • Keep USSOCOM and CACI management and leaders informed of issues, risks, and accomplishments.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off benefit
  • Learning resources and learning and development opportunities
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Family support benefits
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Time off benefits
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