Job Title: Engagement Planning Lead

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:

• Lead the development, synchronization, and execution of engagement strategies, plans, and activities that support campaign objectives, operational priorities, and commander's intent.

• Oversee the integration of Key Leader Engagements (KLEs) with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), influence activities, and broader operational efforts to maximize mission effectiveness.

• Direct stakeholder analysis efforts to identify key leaders, influencers, decision-makers, partner organizations, and audiences critical to achieving desired operational outcomes.
  Lead the development of engagement objectives, themes, messages, talking points, and engagement frameworks aligned with operational and strategic goals.

• Coordinate across joint, interagency, multinational, partner nation, and commercial stakeholders to ensure engagement activities are synchronized, deconflicted, and mutually reinforcing.

• Advise senior leaders on engagement opportunities, risks, stakeholder dynamics, and recommended courses of action to support mission success.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of engagement synchronization matrices, campaign support plans, executive briefings, and operational reporting products.

• Assess engagement effectiveness, analyze stakeholder responses, and direct adjustments to engagement strategies based on operational feedback and assessment findings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience supporting engagement planning, Key Leader Engagements (KLE), Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), strategic communications, civil affairs, diplomacy, or related mission areas.

• Demonstrated experience leading engagement planning efforts and synchronizing activities across military, interagency, multinational, partner nation, and commercial stakeholders.

• Experience developing engagement strategies, campaign support plans, communication objectives, and executive-level products for senior leaders and decision-makers.

• Proven ability to analyze complex operational environments, stakeholder networks, and audience dynamics to inform planning and operational decision-making.

• Experience leading teams, managing cross-functional planning efforts, and advising senior leaders on engagement-related activities and outcomes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in International Relations, Strategic Communications, Political Science, National Security Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, interagency organizations, partner nation engagements, or strategic competition initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience integrating engagement planning with campaign design, influence operations, behavioral analysis, information environment activities, or whole-of-government and whole-of-nation initiatives.

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:
$71,500 - $150,200