Job Title: Senior Planning Support Specialist (MARFORPAC)
Job Category: Project and Program Management
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
CACI has an opportunity for a Senior Planning Support Specialist to support our INDOPACOM Team at Camp Smith in Hawaii. As the Senior Planning Support Specialist you will drive day-to-day execution of MARFORPAC G-5 deliberate planning support and the daily planning battle rhythm. The role owns delivery of assigned planning support outputscoordination, staffing, and product productionso leaders receive on-time, decision-ready materials that enable execution across the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). Make a difference; join our team!
Responsibilities:
Support assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines
Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs)
Manage planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework
Run Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout)
Develop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval
Edit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards
Maintain version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations
Coordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations
Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed)
Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput
Qualifications:
Required:
- US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field
- 7+ yearss experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning (meetings/working groups, staff products for senior leaders)
- Demonstrated proficiency producing/editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents
- Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups)
- Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibility
Desired:
- Advanced planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/MAWS/JCWS/JPME)
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP)
- Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0505/0302/0502/0511)
- Prior experience working with/alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ
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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:
$86,100 - $181,000