Strategic PSYOP Planner

CACI International Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychological Operations Planner role at CACI International Inc. is a full-time position based at Fort Meade, MD, requiring TS/SCI with polygraph and extensive PSYOP experience.

You will plan, coordinate, and integrate PSYOP activities to support operational and strategic goals, coordinating with interagency partners and stakeholders at multiple levels. You will develop PSYOP concepts using research and audience analysis, integrate with broader domains, and advise senior leaders on risks and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of the US Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course
• 3-10 years’ experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing and/or executing Psychological Operations (PSYOP)
• 5 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 with CI Poly
• 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, aligning influence efforts with commander intent and campaign goals.
• Develops and refining PSYOP concepts and messaging using academic research, behavioral science, and audience analysis to improve credibility and effectiveness.
• Coordinates PSYOP planning with interagency partners, allies, coalition forces, host-nation stakeholders, academia, media partners, and commercial vendors
• Integrates PSYOP with broader OIE, cyber, information, and non-kinetic effects, ensuring synchronized influence outcomes across domains.
• Supports media campaign planning and execution by aligning PSYOP messaging, dissemination methods, and targeting audience with approved media and strategic communication efforts.
• Leverages government and commercial analytic platforms, including Maven Smart System and C2IE, to support PSYOP planning, targeting, and assessment.
• Supports assessment by defining influence indicators, evaluating audience response, and informing refinement of PSYOP plans and messaging.
• Advises planners and senior leaders on PSYOP risks, opportunities, and second- and third-order effects, ensuring activities remain culturally appropriate, legally compliant, and operationally sound.
• Conducts executive/senior level briefings to GO/FO/SES decision makers to advise, familiarize and/or gain approval of recommended concepts, plans, operations, guidance, and/or policies.
• Leverages PSYOP doctrinal, planning, and execution expertise to Ensure Target A

Skills

PSYOP planning

Interagency coordination

Executive briefings

Military software

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Strategic Communications or related field

US Army PSYOP Qualification Course

Job description

The Psychological Operations Planner role at CACI International Inc. is a full-time position based at Fort Meade, MD, requiring TS/SCI with polygraph and extensive PSYOP experience.

You will plan, coordinate, and integrate PSYOP activities to support operational and strategic goals, coordinating with interagency partners and stakeholders at multiple levels. You will develop PSYOP concepts using research and audience analysis, integrate with broader domains, and advise senior leaders on risks and