Special Operations Planner

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CCACI International Inc. is seeking a Special Operations Planner to join our Mission & Engineering Services group in support of USSOCOM.

The role involves developing and synchronizing high-level operational plans (OPLANs/CONPLANs/FRAGOs) and coordinating trans-regional SOF activities with interagency partners, using secure networks (SIPR/JWICS). A TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility and polygraph willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance with eligibility for SAP access and willingness to undergo a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor's degree with at least seven years of experience; OR twelve years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• More than five years of specialized experience supporting military or IC compartmented activities (e.g., IJSTO, SAP, ACCM).
• Demonstrated experience with JPP and JOPES or current APEX equivalents.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills at strategic/operational levels with ability to brief senior leadership.
• Ability to provide structured daily feedback to team leaders and joint staff.
• Practical understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and web-based intelligence tools/databases accessed via secure networks (SIPR/JWICS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain OPLANs, CONPLANs, and FRAGOs aligned with USSOCOM objectives.
• Support crisis action planning, contingency ops, and rapid-response planning cycles.
• Facilitate trans-regional SOF operations coordination across GCCs, FCCs, and interagency partners.
• Integrate SAPs and compartmented ops into unified planning frameworks.
• Collaborate with inter-agency partners, multinational forces, and OGAs.
• Coordinate MISO, cyber, and information operations within SOF planning.
• Use advanced analytics and planning methodologies to enhance capabilities.
• Provide daily feedback and status updates to team leaders and commanders.
• Support JTF leadership and staff in facilitating SOF coordination with USSOCOM components.
• Support CONUS/OCONUS engagements as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Strong communication

JPP/JOPES experience

Polygraph willing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

SIPR/JWICS access

Job description

Job Title: Special Operations Planner

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

The Opportunity:

As a CACI-Mission & Engineering Services Special Operations Planner, you will play a critical role in facilitating, synchronizing, and integrating operations-level planning in direct support of a United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Joint Task Force (JTF). This position provides dedicated planning, synchronization, and operational coordination for highly sensitive activities spanning multiple Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) Areas of Responsibility (AOR), Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs), and Combat Support Agencies (CSAs).

Responsibilities:

• Developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive operational plans (OPLANs), concept plans (CONPLANs), and fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) that align with USSOCOM strategic objectives and global campaign plans.
• Supporting crisis action planning, contingency operations, and rapid-response planning cycles in accordance with JTF priorities and operational timelines.
• Facilitating trans-regional SOF operations coordination and synchronization across Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) boundaries, Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs), and interagency partners.
• Integrating sensitive activities, special access programs (SAPs), and compartmented operations into unified, comprehensive operational-level planning frameworks.
• Collaborating closely with inter-agency partners, multinational forces, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) to ensure cohesive planning efforts across the operational aperture.
• Coordinating Military Information Support Operations (MISO), cyber, and information operations integration within broader SOF planning efforts.
• Utilizing advanced analytics, specialized planning methodologies, and emerging technologies to enhance planning capabilities and support predictive analysis requirements.
• Providing daily feedback and product development status updates to team leaders, supported unit commanders, and joint staff leadership.
• Support JTF Leadership and front office support staff in JTF headquarters spaces facilitating internal and external SOF coordination's with USSOCOM, SOF Components, TSOCs and staff.
• Support Engagements both CONUS and OCONUS as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access, and willingness to undergo a polygraph examination as required.
• A bachelor's degree with at least seven (7) years of experience; OR twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• More than five (5) years of specialized experience supporting military or Intelligence Community (IC) compartmented activities (e.g., IJSTO, SAP, ACCM).
• Demonstrated experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or current APEX equivalent systems.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills at the strategic and operational levels, with the proven ability to prepare and deliver high-impact decision briefs for senior leadership.
• Ability to provide structured daily feedback to team leaders, supported units, and joint staff elements on operational product development.
• Practical understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and web-based intelligence tools and databases accessed via secure networks (SIPR and JWICS).

Desired:

• More than five (5) years of experience working directly with SOF, Sp

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 op