CACI International

Defense Deception Activities Planner

CACI International$71K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Strategic Communications, International Relations).
  • 5+ years of Military Deception and OPSEC experience.
  • 7+ years in military planning processes including JPP and campaign planning.
  • Completion of military deception and OPSEC formal training required.
  • Experience with operational to strategic level planning on CCMD or JTF staff.
  • Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs and Joint Doctrine.

Responsibilities

  • Synchronize Defense Deception Activities with campaign objectives.
  • Integrate DDA planning across military and intelligence functions.
  • Coordinate deception efforts with Information Forces and capabilities.
  • Monitor DDA outcomes through intelligence reports and data assessment.
  • Design and refine DDA planning documents and guidance.
  • Ensure DDA compliance with DoD security standards.
  • Facilitate cooperation among interagency, allies, and academic institutions.
  • Review DDA effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off for better work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness options.
  • Financial support and retirement benefits.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • A culture emphasizing integrity and employee contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Defense Deception Activities Planner

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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Responsibilities:
  • Synchronizes Defense Deception Activities (DDA) with campaign and operational objectives.
  • Integrates DDA planning across joint, component, and functional staffs to ensure alignment with operations, intelligence, OIE, targeting/fires, and campaign objectives.
  • Coordinates and synchronizes with Information Forces and information capabilities, including OPSEC, PSYOP, Cyberspace Operations, and Electronic Warfare (EW, to integrate deception effects, mitigate risk, and reinforce campaign or operational objectives.
  • Monitors DDA outcomes and impacts through intelligence reporting, open-source research, data exploitation, and assessment frameworks, applying measures of performance (MOPs) and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) to evaluate outcomes and inform operational and strategic decision making
  • Designs, authors, and refines DDA annexes, appendices, tabs, and supporting planning products, translating approved concepts into executable guidance.
  • Ensures DDA-related information systems, access controls, and data handling comply with DoD security, compartmentation, and information protection standards.
  • Facilitates secure coordination and information sharing with interagency, allies, partners, industry, and academic institutions supporting DDA efforts.
  • Conducts periodic reviews to assess DDA effectiveness, compliance, and risk, recommending adjustments to improve operational impact and security posture.


Qualifications:

Required:
  • Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  • Bachelor of Arts/Science in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Military Science or other applicable 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 Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning
  • Completion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Army MILDEC Planner's Cource Joint OPSEC Course, Joint Information Planners Course (formerly JIOPC), Army FA 30 Qualification Course, or other Information Related Capabilities formal training completion.
  • Demonstrated experience with Operational to Strategic level planning, to include working on CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force staff.
  • Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and emerging concepts related to Defense Deception Activities.


Desired:
  • Knowledgeable in intelligence disciplines, capabilities, limitations, and platforms and relevant Intelligence Community Directives.
  • Experience or knowledge of HUMINT and CI Operations and application and associated authorities
  • 7 years experience coordinating compartmented or sensitive operational activity with the IC, Interagency, Allies and/or Partner


What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At 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.

An environment of trust.

CACI 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.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, 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.

Pay Range:

There 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. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$71,800 - $150,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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