CACI International

Psychological Operations Planner, Senior

CACI International$65K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of the US Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course
  • 10 years of PSYOP planning and execution experience
  • 7 years in military planning processes including JPP and military campaign planning
  • Active TS clearance and SCI eligible with CI Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications or Political Science
  • Experience briefing PSYOP concepts to senior-level decision makers
  • Proficient in military software applications and communication systems

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and integrate PSYOP activities to support strategic objectives
  • Develop and refine PSYOP concepts using behavioral science and audience analysis
  • Coordinate PSYOP planning with interagency partners and media
  • Integrate PSYOP with broader information effects across multiple domains
  • Support media campaign planning aligned with PSYOP messaging
  • Leverage analytic platforms for PSYOP planning and assessment
  • Conduct executive-level briefings to advise decision makers on PSYOP operations

Benefits

  • Flexible time off policy
  • Access to robust learning resources
  • Continuous personal and professional growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans
  • Support for employee well-being and family needs
Full Job Description
Job Title: Psychological Operations Planner, Senior

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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Responsibilities: 

  • Plans, coordinates and integrates PSYOP activities in support of operational and strategic objectives, aligning influence efforts with commander intent and campaign goals. 

  • Develops and refining PSYOP concepts and messaging using academic research, behavioral science, and audience analysis to improve credibility and effectiveness. 

  • Coordinates PSYOP planning with interagency partners, allies, coalition forces, host-nation stakeholders, academia, media partners, and commercial vendors 

  • Integrates PSYOP with broader OIE, cyber, information, and non-kinetic effects, ensuring synchronized influence outcomes across domains. 

  • Supports media campaign planning and execution by aligning PSYOP messaging, dissemination methods, and targeting audience with approved media and strategic communication efforts. 

  • Leverages government and commercial analytic platforms, including Maven Smart System and C2IE, to support PSYOP planning, targeting, and assessment. 

  • Supports assessment by defining influence indicators, evaluating audience response, and informing refinement of PSYOP plans and messaging. 

  • Advises planners and senior leaders on PSYOP risks, opportunities, and second- and third-order effects, ensuring activities remain culturally appropriate, legally compliant, and operationally sound. 

  • Conducts executive/senior level briefings to GO/FO/SES decision makers to advise, familiarize and/or gain approval of recommended concepts, plans, operations, guidance, and/or policies.  

  • Leverages PSYOP doctrinal, planning, and execution expertise to Ensure Target A 

 

Qualifications: 

Required:  

  • Must be a graduate of the US Army Psychological Operations Qualification Course 

  • 10 years’ experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing and/or executing Psychological Operations (PSYOP) 

  • 7 years demonstrated experience in military planning processes including Joint Planning Process (JPP), military decision-making process, joint targeting process, and/or military campaign planning 

  • Active TS clearance and SCI eligible with CI Poly

  • Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in a relevant field such as Strategic Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Behavioral Science, or Military Science or another applicable field 

  • Demonstrated experience briefing PSYOP concepts to executive/senior-level (GO/FO/SES) decision makers   

  • Proficient in standard military software applications and communication systems 

 

Desired:  

  • Completion of advanced OIE-relevant training such as FA30 Information Operations Qualification Course, Army IO Planner's Course, Joint Information Planners Course (JIPC (formerly JIOPC)), OPSEC Planners Course, MILDEC Planners Course, Joint Targeting School 

  • 3 years’ experience with military planning at the operational level, to include experience at CCMD, Service Component Command, and/or Joint Task Force level. 

  • Experience coordinating and synchronizing military operations with multinational and/or interagency teammates.


 

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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:

$65,000 - $136,500

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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