SOF Operations Planner

CACI International Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 94,600 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a skilled SOF Operations Planner to support U.S. military operations at SOCNORTH. This role requires a Top Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor's degree, and significant experience in military operations, including a background in Special Operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive planning efforts. The position offers a competitive salary range from $94,600 to $208,000, along with a commitment to integrity and growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
• 10 years of specialized recent/relevant experience.
• Experience as a Special Operations field grade officer or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the Joint Planning Process.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and tactical planning support to SOCNORTH staff.
• Integrate intelligence and operations for senior leader support.
• Support order development for situational awareness.
• Coordinate with various federal and military planners.
• Conduct research and prepare decision papers and briefings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical and conceptual thinking skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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• Job Category: Intelligence
• Time Type: Full time
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
• Employee Type: Regular
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Type of Travel: Local

Opportunity

As a CACI Operational Planner, you will serve Special Operations Command North SOCNORTH, conducting operational planning and analysis in support of USNORTHCOM, Plans, Objectives and Emerging Threats mitigation efforts while providing quality control of future, deliberate, and contingency planning. You will conduct compartmented planning for operations in highly sensitive environments. You will provide support to SOF and conventional organizations by combining concepts (CONOPs) and doctrine with structured analytical and planning techniques to provide expert advice to policy makers, planners, and operational forces.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded operational and tactical planning support to the JICC, the SOCNORTH staff and subordinate units.
• Provide Operational Planning expertise by integrating intelligence doctrine, operations, policy, authorities, and lessons learned to support senior leader decision making.
• Support the development and production of orders and conduct battle tracking to maintain situational awareness on SOF activities for the command.
• Coordinate and integrate with Joint Staff, ASD-SOLIC, USD-P, USSOCOM, USSOUTHCOM, FBI, DOE, DHS, ICE, CPB, CIA, DEA, DOJ, DOS planners in direct support of USNORTHCOM operations.
• Lead and validate the research and the analyses for the purpose of preparing information and decision papers, as well as prepare briefings to inform command leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. Poly or ability to obtain a Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10 years of specialized recent/relevant experience.
• Former Special Operations field grade officer, warrant officer, or senior non‑commissioned officer with a minimum of six years recent relevant specialized experience as a U.S. Army Career Military Field / Military Occupational Specialty 18‑series soldier or MARSOC Advanced Skills Element or Critical Skills Operator 0372 Raider.
• Demonstrated experience conducting, supporting, and/or managing sensitive activities and the Joint Planning Process is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written; possess the ability to organize and deliver verbal and written products that achieve an exceptionally high standard.
• Critical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight or as part of a diverse team.
• Shift work is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational requirements dictate.
• Maintain readiness and availability to respond to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.

Desired Qualifications

• More than ten years SOF Advisor
• More than ten years of operations‑intelligence and or security assessment support and analysis experience within the DoD or IC.
• More than ten years of military experience, and/or a combination of military and IC Agency experience
• SOF Operational Design and workflow

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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Pay Range

$94,600 – $208,000

CAA 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.