Defense Deception Activities Planner

CACI International; Mississippi; On-site; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education and training

Job summary

CACI International seeks a Defense Deception Activities Planner to support national security missions through sophisticated deception and planning across joint commands.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in related fields, and collaboration with information forces to integrate deception effects into campaign objectives. Travel up to 25% outside CONUS is possible.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• BA/BS in a relevant field required.
• 5+ years in Military Deception, OPSEC, IW or SOF operations.
• Experience with JPP, military decision-making, and campaign planning.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize DDA with campaign and operational objectives.
• Integrate DDA planning across joint staffs and functions.
• Coordinate with Information Forces including OPSEC and EW.
• Monitor outcomes using MOPs/MOEs for decision making.
• Design and refine DDA annexes and planning products.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Defense Deception Planning

OPSEC

Joint Planning Process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications / International Relations / Political Science / Psychology / Military Science

Tools

Joint Military Deception Training Course

Joint OPSEC Course

Information Related Capabilities training

Job description

Job Title: Defense Deception Activities Planner

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operationsexpertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation’s defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Responsibilities:

• Synchronizes Defense Deception Activities (DDA) withcampaign and operationalobjectives.
• Integrates DDA planning across joint, component, and functional staffs to ensure alignment with operations, intelligence, OIE, targeting/fires, and campaignobjectives.
• Coordinates and synchronizes with Information Forces and information capabilities, including OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Operations, and Electronic Warfare (EW, to integrate deception effects, mitigate risk, and reinforce campaign or operationalobjectives.
• Monitors DDA outcomes and impacts through intelligence reporting, open-source research, data exploitation, and assessment frameworks, applying measures of performance (MOPs) and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) to evaluate outcomes and inform operational and strategic decision making
• Designs, authors, and refines DDA annexes, appendices, tabs, and supporting planning products, translating approved concepts into executable guidance.
• Ensures DDA-related information systems, access controls, and data handlingcomply withDoD security, compartmentation, and information protection standards.
• Facilitates secure coordination and information sharing with interagency, allies, partners, industry, and academic institutions supporting DDA efforts.
• Conducts periodic reviews to assess DDA effectiveness, compliance, and risk, recommending adjustments to improve operational impact and security posture.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Military Science orotherapplicable field.
• 5+years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.
• 7+yearsdemonstratedexperience with military planning processes including Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning
• Completion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Army MILDEC Planner’sCourceJoint OPSEC Course, Joint Information Planners Course (formerly JIOPC), Army FA 30 Qualification Course, or other Information Related Capabilities formal training completion.
• Demonstrated experience with Operational to Strategic level planning, to include working on CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force staff.
• Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and emerging concepts related to Defense Deception Activities.

Desired:

• Knowledgeable in intelligence disciplines, capabilities, limitations, and platforms and relevant Intelligence Community Directives.
• Experience or knowledge of HUMINT and CI Operations and application and associated authorities
• 7years experiencecoordinating compartmented or sensitive operational activity with the IC, Interagency, Allies and/or Partner

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

$68,400-$143,700

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.