Senior PSYOP Strategy & Operations Lead

CACI International; Humphreys (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International seeks a Senior Psychological Operations Planner to advance national security through irregular warfare expertise. The role involves coordinating PSYOP activities, developing messaging, and integrating PSYOP with broader non-kinetic effects to support strategic objectives.

The position requires a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in PSYOP planning, and a BA/BS in a relevant field. Expect collaboration with interagency partners and senior leadership, with up to 25% travel.

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 including Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning.
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligible.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and integrates PSYOP activities in support of operational and strategic objectives.
• Develops and refines PSYOP concepts and messaging using research and audience analysis.
• 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 execution with approved media strategies.
• Uses analytic platforms to support PSYOP planning, targeting and assessment.
• Advises on PSYOP risks, opportunities, and second- and third-order effects to ensure legality and operational soundness.
• Conducts executive briefings to GO/FO/SES decision makers to gain approval of concepts and plans.

Education

US Army PSYOP Qualification Course

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, Military Science

Job description

CACI International seeks a Senior Psychological Operations Planner to advance national security through irregular warfare expertise. The role involves coordinating PSYOP activities, developing messaging, and integrating PSYOP with broader non-kinetic effects to support strategic objectives.

The position requires a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in PSYOP planning, and a BA/BS in a relevant field. Expect collaboration with interagency partners and senior leadership, with up to 25% travel.