Senior Defense Deception Planner (TS/SCI)

CACI International Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Defense Deception Activities Planner to support national security objectives.

The role focuses on integrating deception planning across joint and component staffs, aligning with operations, intelligence, and campaign goals, and ensuring secure information handling. Candidates need TS/SCI clearance, a relevant BA/BS, 5+ years in military deception or related fields, and experience with military planning processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.
• 7+ years demonstrated experience with military planning processes including Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning.
• Completion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Army MILDEC Planner’s Course, Joint OPSEC Course, Joint Information Planners Course, or other Information Related Capabilities formal training.

Responsibilities

• Synchronizes Defense Deception Activities (DDA) with campaign and operational objectives.
• Integrates DDA planning across joint, component, and functional staffs to ensure alignment with operations, intelligence, OIE, targeting/fires, and campaign objectives.
• Coordinates with Information Forces and information capabilities, including OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Operations, and Electronic Warfare to integrate deception effects and reinforce campaign objectives.
• Monitors DDA outcomes and impacts through intelligence reporting, open-source research, data exploitation, and assessment frameworks, applying MOPs and MOEs to evaluate outcomes.
• Designs and refines DDA annexes and planning products, translating approved concepts into executable guidance.
• Ensures DDA information systems and data handling comply with security standards.
• Facilitates secure coordination with interagency, allies, partners, and industry.
• Conducts periodic reviews to assess DDA effectiveness, compliance, and risk, recommending adjustments.

Skills

Military deception expertise

Joint planning processes

OPSEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in a relevant field

Job description

CACI International Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Defense Deception Activities Planner to support national security objectives.

The role focuses on integrating deception planning across joint and component staffs, aligning with operations, intelligence, and campaign goals, and ensuring secure information handling. Candidates need TS/SCI clearance, a relevant BA/BS, 5+ years in military deception or related fields, and experience with military planning processes.