Global Integration Specialist

CACI International Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Global Integration Specialist to lead USSOUTHCOM’s global integration efforts, synchronizing strategic plans, operations, and exercises with Joint Staff and interagency partners.

You will brief senior leaders, develop actionable recommendations, and embed integration principles in campaigns and orders. Travel within CONUS/OCONUS may be required; a TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Advanced Professional Military Education programs completed (e.g., JAWS, MAWS, SAMS, CGSC, JECC/JPSE, JCWS, JPME I/II).
• 3+ years as an action officer at a 2‑Star JTF or Combatant Command.
• Experience with Joint Planning Process, MDMP, or campaign planning.
• Knowledge of External State Actors and Terrorist Organizations.
• Strong briefing skills for GO/FO/SES.
• Willingness to travel within CONUS and OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on Global Integration policies and initiatives.
• Prepare senior leaders for high‑level engagements and forums.
• Coordinate with Joint Staff and other commands to align planning efforts.
• Represent USSOUTHCOM at GIE planning conferences and meetings.
• Develop OAIs to counter threats from external actors and terrorist organizations.
• Contribute to development or revision of campaign plans and orders.
• Support operational assessments and required analyses.
• Prepare talking points and inputs for briefings and reports.
• Attend bilateral and multilateral engagements as required.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Military education

Joint planning

Brief senior leaders

Travel readiness

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft productivity software

Google Earth spatial analysis

SIPR/JWICS intelligence tools

Job description

Job Title: Global Integration Specialist

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

As a Global Integration Specialist, you will serve as USSOUTHCOM’s lead expert on global integration, synchronizing USSOUTHCOM’s strategic plans, operations, and exercises with other Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, and interagency partners. You will brief senior leaders and deliver actionable recommendations to address complex strategic and operational challenges. You will prepare USSOUTHCOM leadership for engagements with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of War, and ensure global integration principles are embedded in command plans, orders, and exercises. You will also maintain awareness of emerging threats from External State Actors and Designated Terrorist Organizations and identify opportunities to counter them across the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Advise the Combatant Commander, Deputy Commander, and Director of Operations on Global Integration policies, processes, and initiatives.
• Prepare USSOUTHCOM senior leaders for participation in high‑level engagements and forums related to the Globally Integrated Exercise (GIE) and globally integrated operations.
• Coordinate with the Joint Staff and other Combatant Commands to synchronize USSOUTHCOM strategic plans, operations, and exercises with enterprise‑wide global integration efforts.
• Represent USSOUTHCOM at GIE planning conferences, working groups, and related planning forums and meetings.
• Assist with course of action development and provide recommendations on Operations, Activities, and Investments (OAIs) to counter global threats from External State Actors and Designated Terrorist Organizations.
• Provide subject matter expertise during development or revision of the USSOUTHCOM Campaign Plan and Campaign Order.
• Support the development, execution, and management of operational assessments, as required by the command.
• Review Department of War guidance and produce recommended talking points and/or inputs for briefings, presentations, reports, technical analyses, and prepared statements.
• Accompany the USSOUTHCOM J3 or designated representatives to bilateral, multilateral, and U.S. Government engagements as required.

Qualifications:

_Required:_

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Military Science, or a related field.
• Completion of one or more advanced Professional Military Education programs (JAWS, MAWS, SAMS, Command and General Staff College, JECC/JPSE, JCWS, JPME I/II, War College, or equivalent).
• Three or more years of specialized experience as an action officer at a 2‑Star Joint Task Force, Theater Special Operations Command, or Combatant Command.
• Proven experience with military planning processes, including the Joint Planning Process, the Military Decision-Making Process, and/or campaign planning.
• Knowledge of threats posed by External State Actors and Designated Terrorist Organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience briefing senior (GO/FO/SES) decision makers.
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically within CONUS and for short‑duration OCONUS assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and as part of a joint, cross-functional team.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Military Science, or a related field.
• More than three years of experience supporting or working with Special Operations Forces.
• Experience developing briefings and documentation for senior leader or flag officer engagements with the Joint Staff and/or the Office of the Secretary of War.
• Proficiency with Microsoft productivity software and related applications.
• Practical understanding of Google Earth spatial analysis tools and web‑based intelligence tools available on SIPR and JWICS.

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:

$90,300-$189,600

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.