Strategic SOF Operations Planner

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CA​CI International Inc is seeking a Special Operations Planner to synchronize and integrate operations-level planning in direct support of USSOCOM JTF. You will coordinate highly sensitive activities across GCCs and CSAs, ensuring comprehensive planning and risk mitigation in demanding environments.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree with years of military/IC experience, and expertise in JPP/JOPES, MISO, cyber, and IO planning. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with SAP access eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of specialized IC/military experience with compartmented activities.
• Experience with JPP and JOPES or APEX equivalents.
• Strong written and oral communication for senior leadership briefs.
• Ability to provide structured daily feedback to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop OP LANs, CONPLANs, and FRAGOs aligned with USSOCOM objectives.
• Support crisis action planning and rapid-response cycles per JTF priorities.
• Coordinate trans-regional SOF operations across GCC boundaries and interagency partners.
• Integrate SAPs and compartmented activities into unified planning frameworks.
• Collaborate with interagency partners and multinational forces for cohesive planning.
• Coordinate MISO, cyber, and IO integration within SOF planning.
• Apply advanced analytics and planning methods for predictive analysis.
• Provide daily status updates to team leaders and joint staff.

Skills

OPLAN development

JPP/JOPES knowledge

MISO coordination

Cyber/IO planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

JWICS/SIPR

Job description

CA​CI International Inc is seeking a Special Operations Planner to synchronize and integrate operations-level planning in direct support of USSOCOM JTF. You will coordinate highly sensitive activities across GCCs and CSAs, ensuring comprehensive planning and risk mitigation in demanding environments.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree with years of military/IC experience, and expertise in JPP/JOPES, MISO, cyber, and IO planning. Travel up to 10% is expected.