Strategic Defense Deception Planner

CACI; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CACI seeks a Defense Deception Activities Planner to synchronize deception initiatives with campaign objectives and Joint/functional plans. You will integrate planning across services, coordinate with OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Operations, and EW, and ensure secure data handling and information sharing with partners.

The role emphasizes evaluating DDA impact using MOPs/MOEs, refining annexes and guidance, and supporting strategic decision-making in a dynamic, national-security environment.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance.
• BA/BS in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Military Science or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.
• 7+ years demonstrated experience with military planning processes including JPP, military decision-making, joint targeting, and campaign planning.
• Completion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Army MILDEC Planner's Course, Joint OPSEC Course, Joint Information Planners Course, Army FA 30 Qualification Course, or related trainings.
• Operational to Strategic level planning experience on CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force staff.
• Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and emerging Defense Deception concepts.

Responsibilities

• Synchronizes Defense Deception Activities (DDA) with campaign and operational objectives.
• Integrates DDA planning across joint, component, and functional staffs for alignment with operations and campaign goals.
• Coordinates with Information Forces and information capabilities, including OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Ops, and EW to integrate deception effects.
• Monitors DDA outcomes using intelligence reporting, open-source research, data exploitation, and MOPs/MOEs.
• Designs, authors, and refines DDA annexes and planning products into executable guidance.
• Ensures DDA information systems and data handling comply with DoD security standards.
• Facilitates secure coordination with interagency, allies, partners, industry, and academia.
• Reviews DDA effectiveness, compliance, and risk to improve operational impact and security posture.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Military Deception

OPSEC

IW

SOF operations

National-level policies

Education

BA/BS in Strategic Communications / IR / Political Science / Psychology / Behavioral Science / Military Science

Tools

Joint Planning Process (JPP)

MILDEC training

OPSEC training (JIOPC/JOP)

Job description

CACI seeks a Defense Deception Activities Planner to synchronize deception initiatives with campaign objectives and Joint/functional plans. You will integrate planning across services, coordinate with OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Operations, and EW, and ensure secure data handling and information sharing with partners.

The role emphasizes evaluating DDA impact using MOPs/MOEs, refining annexes and guidance, and supporting strategic decision-making in a dynamic, national-security environment.