Psychological Operations Planner, Senior

CACI International Inc; Trentino-Alto Adige; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible time off

robust learning resources

comprehensive healthcare and RETIREMEN

career growth opportunities

support for continuing education

family support

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a Senior PSYOP professional to shape influence operations aligned with strategic objectives in a multinational context. You will integrate PSYOP with cross-domain effects, coordinate with interagency partners, and brief senior leaders to secure guidance.

The role emphasizes practical messaging, assessment, and risk management, leveraging doctrinal expertise to advance mission-ready capabilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level PSYOP expertise required.
• Experience briefing senior decision-makers.
• Proficiency in military software and comms systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and integrate PSYOP activities with commanders' intent.
• Develop PSYOP concepts and messaging using research and audience analysis.
• Coordinate planning with interagency partners, allies, host-nation stakeholders, academia, media and vendors.
• Integrate PSYOP with cross-domain effects across OIE, cyber, and information operations.
• Assist assessment by defining influence indicators and informing plan refinement.
• Brief senior leaders (GO/FO/SES) for concept and plan approvals.

Skills

Interagency coordination

Executive briefings

Multinational teamwork

Risk assessment

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor degree in a relevant field

US Army PSYOP Qualification Course

Tools

Maven Smart System

C2IE

Job description

Senior PSYOP professional shaping influence operations to support strategic objectives. You will integrate PSYOP with cross-domain effects, coordinate with interagency and partners, and brief senior leaders to secure guidance. This role focuses on practical messaging, assessment, and risk management in dynamic, multinational contexts. You'll work to advance national security missions and contribute to mission-ready capabilities through rigorous planning and collaboration.

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
• career growth opportunities
• support for continuing education
• family support
• Plan, coordinate and integrate PSYOP activities aligned with commander intent
• Develop PSYOP concepts and messaging using research and audience analysis
• Coordinate PSYOP planning with interagency partners, allies, host-nation stakeholders, academia, media, and vendors
• Integrate PSYOP with broader OIE, cyber, information, and non-kinetic effects across domains
• Support media campaign planning and execution with aligned messaging and targeting
• Utilize analytic platforms (e.g., Maven Smart System, C2IE) for planning, targeting, and assessment
• Assist assessment by defining influence indicators and informing plan refinement
• Advise leaders on PSYOP risks, opportunities, and effects to ensure cultural/legal soundness
• Conduct executive briefings to GO/FO/SES for approval of concepts, plans, operations, or policies
• Leverage doctrinal PSYOP expertise to achieve target objectives in complex environments
• Must be a graduate of the US Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course
• 10 years' experience in planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and/or executing PSYOP
• 7 years' experience in military planning processes (JPP, military decision-making, joint targeting, or campaign planning)
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligible
• Bachelor in a relevant field as listed
• Experience briefing PSYOP concepts to executive/senior-level decision makers
• Proficiency in standard military software applications and communication systems
• strong communication and briefing abilities
• ability to work with diverse, multi-national teams
• cultural awareness and legal/compliance sensitivity
• PSYOP planning and execution
• audience analysis and behavioral science
• information operations planning (OIE)

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