Psychological Operations Planner

CACI; Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Autonomy

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Psychological Operations Planner to join our intelligence team in the United States. You will plan, coordinate, and integrate PSYOP activities to support operational and strategic objectives, aligning influence efforts with campaign goals and commander intent.

You will develop PSYOP concepts and messaging using research and audience analysis, coordinate with interagency partners, and brief senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of the US Army PSYOP Qualification Course.
• 10 years' experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing and/or executing PSYOP.
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligible.
• BA/BS in a relevant field or similar.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and integrates PSYOP activities in support of operational and strategic objectives.
• Develops PSYOP concepts and messaging using research and audience analysis.
• Coordinates PSYOP planning with interagency partners, allies, host-nation stakeholders, academia, media, and vendors.
• Integrates PSYOP with broader operations for synchronized outcomes across domains.
• Leverages analytic platforms to support PSYOP planning and assessment.
• Advises senior leaders on PSYOP risks and opportunities, ensuring legality and cultural appropriateness.
• Conducts executive briefings to GO/FO/SES decision makers.

Skills

PSYOP planning

Executive briefing

Interagency coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications/International Relations/Political Science/Behavioral Science/Military Science

Tools

Military software applications

Communication systems

Job description

Job Title: Psychological Operations Planner

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

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:

• Plans, coordinates and integrates PSYOP activities in support of operational and strategic objectives, aligning influence efforts with commander intent and campaign goals.
• Develops and refining PSYOP concepts and messaging using academic research, behavioral science, and audience analysis to improve credibility and effectiveness.
• Coordinates PSYOP planning with interagency partners, allies, coalition forces, host-nation stakeholders, academia, media partners, and commercial vendors
• Integrates PSYOP with broader OIE, cyber, information, and non-kinetic effects, ensuring synchronized influence outcomes across domains.
• Supports media campaign planning and execution by aligning PSYOP messaging, dissemination methods, and targeting audience with approved media and strategic communication efforts.
• Leverages government and commercial analytic platforms, including Maven Smart System and C2IE, to support PSYOP planning, targeting, and assessment.
• Supports assessment by defining influence indicators, evaluating audience response, and informing refinement of PSYOP plans and messaging.
• Advises planners and senior leaders on PSYOP risks, opportunities, and second- and third-order effects, ensuring activities remain culturally appropriate, legally compliant, and operationally sound.
• Conducts executive/senior level briefings to GO/FO/SES decision makers to advise, familiarize and/or gain approval of recommended concepts, plans, operations, guidance, and/or policies.
• Leverages PSYOP doctrinal, planning, and execution expertise to Ensure Target A

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Must be a graduate of the US Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course
• 10 years' experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing and/or executing Psychological Operations (PSYOP)
• 7 years demonstrated experience in military planning processes including Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision‑making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligible
• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, or Military Science or another applicable field
• Demonstrated experience briefing PSYOP concepts to executive/senior‑level (GO/FO/SES) decision makers
• Proficient in standard military software applications and communication systems
• Desired:
• Completion of advanced OIE-relevant training such as FA30 Information Operations Qualification Course, Army IO Planner's Course, Joint Information Planners Course (JIPC (formerly JIOPC)), OPSEC Planners Course, MILDEC Planners Course, Joint Targeting School
• 3 years' experience with military planning at the operational level, to include experience at CCMD, Service Component Command, and/or Joint Task Force level.
• Experience coordinating and synchronizing military operations with multinational and/or interagency teammates.

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 have the autonomy to take the time we need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• 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 we 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.