Senior Defense Deception Planner – TS/SCI

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Tampa, FL, seeks a Defense Deception Activities Planner to synchronize DDA with campaign objectives and lead cross-domain planning for mission success.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in related fields, and deep knowledge of military planning, OPSEC, and defense deception concepts. The position offers exposure to high-impact national security programs and career growth within CACI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.
• 7+ years experience with military planning processes including JPP, military decision-making, joint targeting, or campaign planning.
• Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and emerging concepts related to Defense Deception Activities.

Responsibilities

• Synchronizes Defense Deception Activities with campaign and operational objectives.
• Integrates DDA planning across joint, component, and functional staffs to align with operations, intel, and fires.
• Coordinates with Information Forces and information capabilities (OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Ops, EW) to integrate deception effects.
• Monitors DDA outcomes using intelligence reporting, data exploitation, and assessment frameworks to inform decisions.
• Designs and refines DDA annexes and planning products into executable guidance.
• Ensures DDA information systems and data handling meet DoD security standards.
• Facilitates secure coordination with interagency, allies, partners, industry, and academia.
• Performs periodic reviews to improve DDA effectiveness and security posture.

Skills

5+ years in military deception/OPSEC/I

military planning processes (JPP, MDMP

CAP/SAP/ACCM programs knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Strategic Communications/IR/Political Science/Psychology or related field

Tools

Joint Military Deception Training Course

Army MILDEC Planner’s Course

Joint OPSEC Course

Joint Information Planners Course

Army FA 30 Qualification Course

Job description

CACI International Inc. in Tampa, FL, seeks a Defense Deception Activities Planner to synchronize DDA with campaign objectives and lead cross-domain planning for mission success.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in related fields, and deep knowledge of military planning, OPSEC, and defense deception concepts. The position offers exposure to high-impact national security programs and career growth within CACI.