Senior Planning Support Specialist (MARFORPAC)

CACI International; Hawaii; On-site; USD 86,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist to support our INDOPACOM Team at Camp Smith in Hawaii.

You will drive day-to-day MARFORPAC G-5 deliberate planning support and the daily planning battle rhythm, delivering on-time, decision-ready materials for leaders across the Joint Planning and Execution Community. Responsibilities include coordinating inputs across multiple commands, managing tasks and deadlines, producing briefing decks and planning documents, and

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field.
• 7+ years’ experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning (meetings/working groups, staff products for senior leaders).
• Demonstrated proficiency producing/editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents.
• Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups).
• Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines.
• Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs).
• Manage planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework.
• Run Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout).
• Develop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval.
• Edit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards.
• Maintain version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations.
• Coordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations.
• Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed).
• Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Planning Support Specialist (MARFORPAC)

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

CACI has an opportunity for a Senior Planning Support Specialist to support our INDOPACOM Team at Camp Smith in Hawaii. As the Senior Planning Support Specialist you will drive day-to-day execution of MARFORPAC G-5 deliberate planning support and the daily planning battle rhythm. The role owns delivery of assigned planning support outputs—coordination, staffing, and product production—so leaders receive on-time, decision-ready materials that enable execution across the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). Make a difference; join our team!

Responsibilities

• Support assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines


• Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs)


• Manage planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework


• Run Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout)


• Develop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval


• Edit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards


• Maintain version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations


• Coordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations


• Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed)


• Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput

Qualifications

Required:

• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance


• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field


• 7+ years’ experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning (meetings/working groups, staff products for senior leaders)


• Demonstrated proficiency producing/editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents


• Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups)


• Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibility

Desired

• Advanced planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/MAWS/JCWS/JPME)


• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP)


• Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0505/0302/0502/0511)


• Prior experience working with/alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ

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 ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,100 - $181,000

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.