MILDEC Specialist, SME

CACI International Inc; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks a MILDEC Specialist, SME to lead deception planning for Indo-Pacific missions and integrate MILDEC with cross-domain operations. The role requires extensive MILDEC experience and the ability to guide government leadership on deception strategies.

The candidate will work with government planners, intelligence, cyber, and space experts to synchronize deception objectives, execution plans, and assessments across operational domains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of MILDEC, intelligence, or SOF planning experience.
• Experience with DoD/Joint Staff/Combatant Commands planning.
• Experience briefing senior leadership on deception planning.
• Experience integrating MILDEC with OPSEC, IO, MISO/PSYOP, cyber and EW.
• Participation in Joint Planning Process or Military Decision-Making Process.

Responsibilities

• Develop MILDEC plans for operational, contingency, exercise, and crisis missions.
• Advise Government leadership on MILDEC doctrine and planning.
• Develop deception objectives, adversary perceptions, and execution plans.
• Coordinate MILDEC with OPSEC, IO, PSYOP, cyber, EW, space, and intelligence activities.
• Support rehearsal events, wargames, and experimentation with deception planning.

Skills

MILDEC planning

Joint/DoD ops

Senior leadership briefing

Multidomain ops

Operational integration

Education

Bachelor's in Intelligence Studies

Master's in National Security

Tools

JADOCS

GCCS-J

JIPOE

ArcGIS

CIDNE

Palantir

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: MILDEC Specialist, SME

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: Outside Continental US

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking an experienced MILDEC Specialist, SME to support operational planning and military deception (MILDEC) activities across the Indo-Pacific. The MILDEC Specialist, SME serves as CACI's senior military deception and operational integration professional responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and integrating deception operations that support logistics, operational maneuver, force protection, information advantage, and mission success. Reporting directly to the Operations Lead, this position provides expert guidance to Government leadership on incorporating military deception into operational planning, contingency operations, exercises, and mission execution in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF), Joint Force, and coalition operations. The MILDEC Specialist, SME works closely with Government planners, intelligence personnel, information operations professionals, operations staffs, logistics planners, cyber specialists, space and electromagnetic warfare personnel, and mission partners to develop deception objectives, synchronize supporting capabilities, assess adversary perceptions, and integrate deception activities across multiple operational domains. This position contributes to successful program execution by enabling commanders to shape adversary decision-making, preserve operational security, and create conditions that improve mission effectiveness throughout the Indo-Pacific theater.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate military deception (MILDEC) plans supporting operational, contingency, exercise, and crisis response missions.
• Advise Government leadership on MILDEC doctrine, planning methodologies, and operational employment supporting Joint and Special Operations missions.
• Develop deception objectives, desired adversary perceptions, deception stories, and supporting execution plans.
• Integrate MILDEC activities with operations security (OPSEC), information operations (IO), psychological operations (PSYOP/MISO), cyber operations, electronic warfare, space operations, and intelligence activities.
• Conduct adversary analysis to identify vulnerabilities, decision-making processes, and opportunities for deception.
• Participate in operational planning teams, Joint Planning Process (JPP) activities, mission analysis, COA development, and operational synchronization events.
• Develop deception assessments, operational recommendations, risk analyses, and executive-level briefings.
• Coordinate MILDEC planning with Combatant Commands, Service Components, Special Operations Forces, coalition partners, and interagency organizations.
• Support operational rehearsals, exercises, wargames, and experimentation activities involving deception planning and execution.
• Assess the effectiveness of deception activities and recommend adjustments to improve operational outcomes.
• Ensure MILDEC activities comply with applicable authorities, policy, doctrine, and operational guidance.
• Develop standard operating procedures, planning templates, training materials, and lessons learned supporting deception operations.
• Mentor Government personnel and planning teams on military deception planning techniques and best practices.
• Support contingency operations and emergent mission requirements requiring rapid operational planning and deception integration.
• Promote innovation, operational adaptability, and continuous improvement across deception planning activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting military deception (MILDEC), intelligence operations, operational planning, information operations, or Special Operations within Government or Department of Defense organizations.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Components, Special Operations organizations, or Intelligence Community operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating MILDEC plans supporting operational, contingency, exercise, or campaign planning.
• Experience integrating MILDEC with OPSEC, Information Operations (IO), MISO/PSYOP, cyber operations, electronic warfare, and intelligence support activities.
• Experience participating in the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), or equivalent operational planning methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience briefing senior Government leadership, General/Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and operational commanders on deception planning and operational recommendations.
• Extensive knowledge of Joint doctrine, military deception principles, operational art, intelligence analysis, and multidomain operations.

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Studies, Military Science, National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in strategic studies, National Security Affairs, Military Operations, Intelligence, International Relations, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Joint Special Operations Task Forces (JSOTFs), Geographic Combatant Commands, or other Special Operations headquarters.
• Experience supporting Indo-Pacific operations, irregular warfare, influence activities, multidomain operations, or strategic competition initiatives.
• Experience utilizing intelligence analysis, mission planning, geospatial, targeting, and operational planning systems, including JADOCS, GCCS-J, JIPOE, ArcGIS, CIDNE, Palantir, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Graduate of the Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC), Joint Targeting School, Military Deception Planner Course, Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), or equivalent operational planning programs is highly desirable.
• Experience integrating deception planning with logistics, sustainment, contested logistics, and operational maneuver in denied or contested environments is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting multinational, coalition, and interagency planning efforts involving information advantage and operational deception is highly desirable.

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

$100,200 - $220,700

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.