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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).\nResponsibilities :\nAs a Special Operations Planner, you will be embedded with Special Operations Forces (SOF) to provide operational overwatch, enhance mission effectiveness, and ensure the development of comprehensive risk mitigation strategies as required. Your in-depth knowledge of Irregular Warfare, Unconventional Warfare, and Hybrid Warfare as it applies to each unique operational event or tasking will allow you to seek out, identify, plan for, propose, integrate, and evaluate exquisite capabilities in support of Special Operations.\nYour planning-focused efforts include:\nDeveloping, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive operational plans (OPLANs), concept plans (CONPLANs), and fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) that align with USSOCOM strategic objectives and global campaign plans.\n\nSupporting crisis action planning, contingency operations, and rapid-response planning cycles in accordance with JTF priorities and operational timelines.\n\nFacilitating trans-regional SOF operations coordination and synchronization across Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) boundaries, Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs), and interagency partners.\n\nIntegrating sensitive activities, special access programs (SAPs), and compartmented operations into unified, comprehensive operational-level planning frameworks.\n\nCollaborating closely with inter-agency partners, multinational forces, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) to ensure cohesive planning efforts across the operational aperture.\n\nCoordinating Military Information Support Operations (MISO), cyber, and information operations integration within broader SOF planning efforts.\n\nUtilizing advanced analytics, specialized planning methodologies, and emerging technologies to enhance planning capabilities and support predictive analysis requirements.\n\nProviding daily feedback and product development status updates to team leaders, supported unit commanders, and joint staff leadership.\n\nQualifications :\nRequired:\nCurrent 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.\n\nA bachelor’s degree with at least seven (7) years of experience; OR twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.\n\nMore than five (5) years of specialized experience supporting military or Intelligence Community (IC) compartmented activities (e.g., IJSTO, SAP, ACCM).\n\nDemonstrated experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or current APEX equivalent systems.\n\nExceptional 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.\n\nAbility to provide structured daily feedback to team leaders, supported units, and joint staff elements on operational product development.\n\nPractical understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and web-based intelligence tools and databases accessed via secure networks (SIPR and JWICS).\n\nDesired:\nMore than five (5) years of experience working directly with SOF, Special Mission Units (SMUs), Special or Technical Units of Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement, and/or staff-level experience at the GCC, TSOC, or Joint Staff level.\n\nProficiency in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), including mission analysis, COA decision and CONOP approval briefings, D3A execution matrices, CONOP documents, and FRAGO development.\n\nDirect experience in cyber, electronic warfare, and information operations planning with emphasis on SOF applications.\n\nDemonstrated awareness and understanding of current global geopolitical issues and threat networks impacting special operations.\n\nDemonstrated understanding of various specialized capability providers and how to successfully incorporate their unique assets into operational objectives.\n\nStrong capability to work independently with minimal government oversight and function effectively as part of a joint, multi-disciplinary team environment.\n\nPractical understanding and capability to perform tasks with Microsoft productivity software and collaboration applications.\n\n-What You Can Expect:\nA culture of integrity.\nAt 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.\nAn environment of trust.\nCACI 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.\nA focus on continuous growth.\nTogether, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.\nPay Range:\nThere are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. 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