Socio-Cultural Integration Planner, Journeyman

CACI; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an experienced Socio-Cultural Integration Planner to support Indo-Pacific operations. You will analyze PMESII-PT factors, develop regional studies, and integrate socio-cultural insights into mission planning and partner engagement.

The role requires active Secret Clearance, 5+ years in related fields, and collaboration with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to improve situational awareness and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in functional analysis, regional studies, socio-cultural analysis, or mission planning.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with DoD, Joint, or SOF organizations preferred.
• Experience conducting research to support operational planning or partner nation engagement.
• Experience with PMESII-PT analysis and operational environment assessments.
• Experience preparing analytical reports, briefing materials, and decision support products.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct socio-cultural research and analysis supporting planning and mission partner engagement.
• Analyze PMESII-PT variables, human terrain, and cultural considerations affecting mission execution.
• Develop operational environment assessments and regional studies.
• Support integration of socio-cultural considerations into campaign and operational plans.
• Coordinate with intelligence, logistics, civil affairs, and planning teams for integrated planning.
• Identify socio-cultural risks, regional trends, and environmental factors influencing mission success.
• Prepare analytical reports, briefing materials, and decision support products for leadership.
• Monitor political, economic, social, and cultural developments affecting operations in the Indo-Pacific.
• Support engagement planning with coalition partners and host nation organizations.

Skills

Functional analysis

Regional studies

Socio-cultural analysis

Intelligence analysis

Operational planning

Civil affairs

Mission planning

PMESII-PT analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Bachelor's Degree in Geography

Tools

ArcGIS

Palantir

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Geospatial visualization tools

Job description

Job Title: Socio-Cultural Integration Planner, JourneymanJob Category: ConsultingTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Outside Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced Socio-Cultural Integration Planner, Journeyman to support operational planning and mission integration across the Indo-Pacific. The Socio-Cultural Integration Planner, Journeyman serves as CACI's functional analysis professional responsible for researching, analyzing, and integrating socio-cultural, regional, and human terrain information into logistics, mission support, operational planning, and partner engagement activities. Reporting directly to the Socio-Cultural Integration Planner Lead, this position supports Government planners by providing analytical products and regional insights that improve operational understanding, strengthen partner nation collaboration, and enhance mission effectiveness.

The Socio-Cultural Integration Planner works closely with Government stakeholders, operational planners, intelligence analysts, logistics planners, civil affairs personnel, information operations professionals, coalition partners, host nation representatives, and mission partners to analyze the operational environment and incorporate political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment, and cultural (PMESII-PT) factors into planning efforts. This position contributes to successful program execution by improving situational awareness, identifying socio-cultural opportunities and risks, and supporting informed operational decision-making throughout the Indo-Pacific theater.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct socio-cultural research and analysis supporting operational planning, logistics planning, and mission partner engagement.
• Analyze PMESII-PT variables, human terrain, regional dynamics, governance structures, and cultural considerations affecting mission execution.
• Develop operational environment assessments, regional studies, cultural analyses, and planning products supporting Government operations.
• Support integration of socio-cultural considerations into campaign plans, contingency plans, operational plans, and theater security cooperation activities.
• Coordinate with intelligence analysts, logistics planners, civil affairs personnel, and operational planning teams to support integrated planning efforts.
• Identify socio-cultural risks, regional trends, and environmental factors that may influence mission success.
• Support operational planning teams during mission analysis, course of action development, operational synchronization, and assessment activities.
• Prepare analytical reports, briefing materials, decision support products, and operational summaries for Government leadership.
• Monitor political, economic, social, and cultural developments affecting operations throughout the Indo-Pacific.
• Support engagement planning with coalition partners, host nation organizations, and interagency stakeholders.
• Maintain planning documentation, analytical databases, and socio-cultural reference materials.
• Support operational exercises, planning events, after-action reviews, and lessons learned activities.
• Ensure analytical products comply with Government standards, security requirements, and established planning methodologies.
• Promote analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous process improvement across operational planning efforts.
• Support contingency operations and emergent mission requirements requiring rapid socio-cultural assessments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting functional analysis, regional studies, socio-cultural analysis, intelligence analysis, operational planning, civil affairs, or mission planning for Government or Department of Defense organizations.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, or Special Operations organizations is preferred.
• Experience conducting research and analysis supporting operational planning, mission support, or partner nation engagement activities.
• Experience supporting PMESII-PT analysis, operational environment assessments, regional analysis, or human terrain analysis.
• Experience preparing analytical reports, briefing materials, and decision support products.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary planning teams supporting Government operations.

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Regional Studies, Military Science, Geography, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Indo-Pacific operations, theater security cooperation, multinational exercises, or partner nation engagement activities.
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Geographic Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, Civil Affairs, or Special Operations organizations.
• Experience utilizing ArcGIS, Palantir, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, geospatial visualization tools, and operational planning systems.
• Professional education in Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), Civil Affairs, Regional Area Studies, Foreign Area Officer (FAO) programs, or equivalent analytical training is desirable.
• Experience supporting multinational, coalition, interagency, or host nation planning activities is highly desirable.
• Experience integrating socio-cultural analysis into logistics planning, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, mission support, or operational planning activities is highly desirable.

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:

$60,400 - $123,900

CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.