Strategic PSYOP Planner for National Security

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI seeks a Psychological Operations Planner to support planning, coordination, and integration of PSYOP activities aligned with strategic objectives. You will develop messaging using behavioral science, coordinate with interagency partners, and integrate PSYOP with broader non-kinetic effects.

Senior-level briefings to GO/FO/SES are expected, with travel up to 25% and a TS/SCI eligible clearance. Opportunities exist at Senior and Journeyman levels, with ongoing postings and a focus on

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of the US Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course
• 10 years' experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing and/or executing Psychological Operations (PSYOP)
• 7 years demonstrated experience in military planning processes including JPP, military decision-making process, joint targeting or campaign planning
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligible
• 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

Strategic comms

Executive briefing

Joint planning

Interagency coordination

TS clearance

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

CACI seeks a Psychological Operations Planner to support planning, coordination, and integration of PSYOP activities aligned with strategic objectives. You will develop messaging using behavioral science, coordinate with interagency partners, and integrate PSYOP with broader non-kinetic effects.

Senior-level briefings to GO/FO/SES are expected, with travel up to 25% and a TS/SCI eligible clearance. Opportunities exist at Senior and Journeyman levels, with ongoing postings and a focus on