Psychological Operations Planner, Senior

CACI; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Psychological Operations Planner to join a program advancing national security through irregular warfare expertise. You will develop, integrate, and sustain mission-ready PSYOP task forces across commands and partners, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and commander intent.

Responsibilities include coordinating with interagency partners, refining PSYOP concepts using research and audience analysis, and briefing senior leaders on risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of the US Army PSYOP Qualification Course.
• 10 years' experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing and/or executing PSYOP.
• 7 years experience in military planning processes (JPP, MDMP, joint targeting, or campaign planning).
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility with CI Poly.
• BA/BS in Strategic Communications, Intl Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, Military Science or related field.
• Experience briefing PSYOP concepts to executive/senior-level decision makers.

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 refines 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 vendors.
• Integrates PSYOP with broader OIE, cyber, information and non-kinetic effects across domains.
• Supports media campaign planning and dissemination by aligning PSYOP messaging with approved media and strategic communication efforts.
• Leverages government and commercial analytic platforms to support PSYOP planning, targeting, and assessment.
• Advises planners and senior leaders on PSYOP risks and second/third-order effects, ensuring legal and operational soundness.
• Conducts executive briefings to GO/FO/SES decision makers to gain approval of concepts, plans, and policies.

Skills

PSYOP planning

Interagency coordination

Executive briefings

Strategic messaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Standard military software

Job description

Job Title: Psychological Operations Planner, Senior

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: 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 SC I eligible with CI Poly
• 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 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 g