Irregular Warfare & Sensitive Activities Lead

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks an Irregular Warfare & Sensitive Activities Lead to guide complex, cross-domain campaigns across combatant commands.

You will shape plans, advise senior leaders, and orchestrate IW and SA capabilities in information, human, and physical domains. This role demands TS/SCI clearance, a strong strategic mindset, and the ability to coordinate with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to achieve decisive effects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 10+ years of experience in IW/SA or related disciplines
• Experience planning and executing operations in contested environments
• Ability to advise senior leaders on IW/SA risks and actions

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, integration, and synchronization of IW and SA for combatant commands
• Advise leadership on IW/SA capabilities to achieve strategic and tactical effects
• Develop and coordinate IW/SA concepts, plans, and activities to support campaigns
• Coordinate across PSYOP, OPSEC, MILDEC, cyberspace, intelligence, EW, and other domains
• Identify opportunities to influence adversary decision-making and partner objectives
• Coordinate with interagency, multinational, and mission partner organizations
• Assess environments, adversary networks, and influence opportunities for planning
• Develop recommendations on authorities, risks, and mitigations for IW/SA
• Support operational assessments and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes
• Provide subject matter expertise on IW doctrine and emerging threats

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

IW/SA experience

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations, National Security Studies, Political Science, Military Science, Intelligence Studies, or similar field

Master's degree in National Security or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Irregular Warfare & Sensitive Activities Lead

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is hiring an Irregular Warfare & Sensitive Activities Lead to join a program that will deliver 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

• Lead the planning, integration, and synchronization of Irregular Warfare (IW) and Sensitive Activities (SA) in support of combatant command, joint force, and special operations objectives
• Advise leadership on the application of IW and SA capabilities to achieve strategic, operational, and tactical effects across the information, human, and physical dimensions of the operational environment
• Develop and coordinate IW and SA concepts, plans, and activities that support campaign objectives, competition activities, and contingency operations
• Integrate efforts across PSYOP, OPSEC, MILDEC, cyberspace operations, intelligence, EW, and other non-kinetic capabilities to achieve desired effects
• Identify opportunities to influence adversary decision-making, shape operational environments, and enable partner force objectives through IW and SA activities
• Coordinate with joint, interagency, intergovernmental, multinational, and mission partner organizations to synchronize planning and execution efforts
• Assess operational environments, adversary networks, human terrain, and influence opportunities to inform planning and decision-making
• Develop recommendations for operational approaches, authorities, risks, and mitigation measures associated with IW and SA activities
• Support operational assessments by measuring the effectiveness of IW and SA activities and recommending adjustments to improve outcomes
• Provide subject matter expertise on IW doctrine, SA integration, operational planning, and emerging threats impacting mission success

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, National Security Studies, Political Science, Military Science, Intelligence Studies, or similar field of study
• 10+ years of experience supporting Irregular Warfare, Sensitive Activities, Information Operations, Special Operations, intelligence, or related operational disciplines
• Demonstrated experience supporting operational planning, campaign development, and execution of activities in complex and contested environments
• Experience integrating multiple military, intelligence, diplomatic, informational, and partner capabilities to achieve operational objectives
• Ability to advise senior leaders on operational risks, authorities, opportunities, and courses of action associated with IW and SA activities

Desired

• Master's degree in National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Military Operations, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF), Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), Joint Task Forces, or other Department of Defense organizations conducting IW and SA activities
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and demonstrated experience supporting sensitive, compartmented, or special access programs

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

$71,500 - $150,200

CACI 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.