Defense Deception Activities Planner

CACI International Inc.; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Defense Deception Activities Planner to join our intelligence team in support of mission-critical operations.

This full-time role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in military deception, OPSEC, and joint planning, with opportunities to influence campaign objectives across interagency partners.

You will design annexes, coordinate across staffs, and ensure security compliance while advancing national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Strategic Communications, Intl Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Military Science) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, or national-level policy work.
• 7+ years of experience with military planning processes (JPP, military decision-making, joint targeting, or campaign planning).
• Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and Defense Deception concepts.

Responsibilities

• Synchronizes Defense Deception Activities with campaign and operational objectives across joint, component, and functional staffs.
• Integrates DDA planning with operations, intelligence, targeting/fires, and campaign objectives.
• Designs and refines DDA annexes, and planning products; translates concepts into executable guidance.
• Ensures DDA information systems and data handling meet DoD security standards.
• Facilitates secure coordination with interagency, allies, partners, industry, and academia.

Skills

Military Deception

OPSEC

Joint Planning Process

Campaign Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Information Operations coordination

Job description

Job Title: Defense Deception Activities PlannerJob Category: IntelligenceTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Local* * *The Opportunity:Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. 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) with campaign and operational objectives.Integrates DDA planning across joint, component, and functional staffs to ensure alignment with operations, intelligence, OIE, targeting/fires, and campaign objectives.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 operational objectives.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 makingDesigns, 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 handling comply with DoD 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 or other applicable field.5+ years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.7+ years demonstrated experience with military planning processes including Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planningCompletion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Army MILDEC Planner’s Cource Joint 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 authorities7 years experience coordinating 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.The proposed salary range for this position is:$71,800 - $150,800CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.