Operational Psychologist - Strategic Defense & Influence

CACI International Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks an Operational Psychologist to join a team delivering mission-critical advisory, training, and operations support for national security.

You will apply behavioral science to develop, target, and influence audiences to achieve strategic objectives and support joint force effectiveness. The role emphasizes ethical standards, scientific rigor, and integration of intelligence with assessment to adapt to evolving information conditions while enabling high-impact mission

Qualifications

• MA/MS in behavioral sciences or psychology or related field.
• PhD in a relevant field is desirable.
• 5 years’ experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities, or related programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports OIE, IW, and Sensitive activities by applying behavioral science to influence targets.
• Advises on audience analysis, themes, vulnerabilities, decision styles, and assessment criteria.
• Develops MOEs to measure impact of operations on targets and audiences.
• Facilitates development of intelligence requirements to identify enemy capabilities and intentions.
• Performs behavioral assessments using established theoretical orientations adapted for operational contexts.
• Develops personalized influence tactics using digital phenotyping, neuroscience, or cyberpsychology.
• Maintains current psychological research to ensure scientific rigor in tactics and procedures.
• Supports OIE exercises, wargaming, and decision-quality planning products.

Skills

Behavioral analysis

Operational planning

Executive briefing

Data analysis

Psychology research

Education

MA/MS in behavioral sciences

PhD in relevant field

Tools

AI/ML tools

Job description

CACI International Inc. seeks an Operational Psychologist to join a team delivering mission-critical advisory, training, and operations support for national security.

You will apply behavioral science to develop, target, and influence audiences to achieve strategic objectives and support joint force effectiveness. The role emphasizes ethical standards, scientific rigor, and integration of intelligence with assessment to adapt to evolving information conditions while enabling high-impact mission