CACI International

MILDEC Specialist, SME

CACI International$100K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in military deception (MILDEC) and related operational planning.
  • Experience with Department of Defense and Joint Staff operations.
  • Proven ability to develop and integrate MILDEC plans.
  • Knowledge of integrating MILDEC with OPSEC, IO, PSYOP, and cyber operations.
  • Experience in Joint Planning Process (JPP) or similar methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience in briefing senior leadership on operational recommendations.
  • Extensive familiarity with Joint doctrine and military deception principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate MILDEC plans for various missions.
  • Advise leadership on MILDEC doctrine and methodologies.
  • Create deception objectives and execution plans.
  • Coordinate MILDEC activities with other operational areas.
  • Conduct adversary analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Participate in operational planning and mission analysis.
  • Assess effectiveness of deception activities and suggest improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off to work-life balance.
  • Robust learning resources for career aspirations.
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Financial and retirement support options.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: MILDEC Specialist, SME

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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Responsibilities:

  • Develop and integrate military deception (MILDEC) plans supporting operational, contingency, exercise, and crisis response missions.

  • AdviseGovernment leadership on MILDEC doctrine, planning methodologies, and operational employment supporting Joint and Special Operations missions.

  • Develop deceptionobjectives, desired adversaryperceptions, deception stories, andsupportingexecution plans.

  • Integrate MILDEC activities with operations security (OPSEC), information operations (IO), psychological operations (PSYOP/MISO), cyber operations, electronic warfare, space operations, and intelligence activities.

  • Conduct adversary analysis toidentifyvulnerabilities, decision-making processes, and opportunities for deception.

  • Participate in operational planning teams, Joint Planning Process (JPP) activities, mission analysis, COA development, and operational synchronization events.

  • Develop deception assessments, operational recommendations, risk analyses, and executive-level briefings.

  • Coordinate MILDEC planning with Combatant Commands, Service Components, Special Operations Forces, coalition partners, and interagency organizations.

  • Support operational rehearsals, exercises, wargames, and experimentation activities involving deception planning and execution.

  • Assess the effectiveness of deception activities and recommend adjustments to improve operational outcomes.

  • Ensure MILDEC activitiescomply withapplicable authorities, policy, doctrine, and operational guidance.

  • Develop standard operating procedures, planning templates, training materials, and lessons learned supporting deception operations.

  • Mentor Government personnel and planning teams on military deception planning techniques and best practices.

  • Support contingency operations and emergent mission requirements requiring rapid operational planning and deception integration.

  • Promote innovation, operational adaptability, and continuous improvement across deception planning activities.

Qualifications: 

Required:  

  • Minimum 15 years of experience supporting military deception (MILDEC), intelligence operations, operational planning, information operations, or Special Operations within Government or Department of Defense organizations. 

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Components, Special Operations organizations, or Intelligence Community operations. 

  • Demonstrated experience developing and integrating MILDEC plans supporting operational, contingency, exercise, or campaign planning. 

  • Experience integrating MILDEC with OPSEC, Information Operations (IO), MISO/PSYOP, cyber operations, electronic warfare, and intelligence support activities. 

  • Experience participating in the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), or equivalent operational planning methodologies. 

  • Demonstrated experience briefing senior Government leadership, General/Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and operational commanders on deception planning and operational recommendations. 

  • Extensive knowledge of Joint doctrine, military deception principles, operational art, intelligence analysis, and multidomain operations. 

Desired 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Studies, Military Science, National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field. 

  • Master’s degree in strategic studies, National Security Affairs, Military Operations, Intelligence, International Relations, or a related discipline is highly desirable. 

  • Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Joint Special Operations Task Forces (JSOTFs), Geographic Combatant Commands, or other Special Operations headquarters. 

  • Experience supporting Indo-Pacific operations, irregular warfare, influence activities, multidomain operations, or strategic competition initiatives. 

  • Experience utilizing intelligence analysis, mission planning, geospatial, targeting, and operational planning systems, including JADOCS, GCCS-J, JIPOE, ArcGIS, CIDNE, Palantir, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 applications. 

  • Graduate of the Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC), Joint Targeting School, Military Deception Planner Course, Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), or equivalent operational planning programs is highly desirable. 

  • Experience integrating deception planning with logistics, sustainment, contested logistics, and operational maneuver in denied or contested environments is highly desirable. 

  • Experience supporting multinational, coalition, and interagency planning efforts involving information advantage and operational deception is highly desirable. 


 

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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:

$100,200 - $220,700

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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