Senior PSYOP Planner & Strategy Lead

CACI International Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks a Senior Psychological Operations Planner to lead PSYOP planning in support of operational and strategic objectives from its San Antonio location.

The role requires an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 10+ years of PSYOP experience, and the ability to coordinate with interagency partners and senior leaders. Local travel up to 25% is expected as part of ongoing mission support.

Qualifications

• 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 (JPP, military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning).
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligible with CI Poly.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science in Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, Military Science or related field.
• Demonstrated experience briefing PSYOP concepts to executive/senior-level (GO/FO/SES) decision makers.
• Proficient in standard military software applications and communication systems.

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 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 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 refining PSYOP plans and messaging.
• Advises planners and senior leaders on PSYOP risks, opportunities, and second- and third-order effects, ensuring activities are culturally appropriate and legally compliant.
• 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.

Skills

PSYOP planning

Senior briefing

Interagency coordination

Risk assessment

Education

US Army PSYOP Qualification Course

BA/BS in Strategic Communications or related field

Tools

Military software applications

Job description

CACI International Inc seeks a Senior Psychological Operations Planner to lead PSYOP planning in support of operational and strategic objectives from its San Antonio location.

The role requires an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 10+ years of PSYOP experience, and the ability to coordinate with interagency partners and senior leaders. Local travel up to 25% is expected as part of ongoing mission support.