CACI International

Socio-Cultural Integration Planner Lead, Senior

CACI International$86K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in operational planning, socio-cultural analysis, and regional studies within government or DoD environments.
  • Experience working with DoD, Joint Command, Special Operations, or Intelligence Community operations.
  • Proficient in conducting PMESII-PT and human terrain analysis related to military operations.
  • Experience in developing campaign and contingency planning initiatives for international engagements.
  • Ability to brief senior government officials and military leaders on complex socio-cultural dynamics.
  • Strong understanding of Joint operational design and Indo-Pacific regional issues. TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead socio-cultural analysis for operational and logistics planning.
  • Conduct detailed PMESII-PT and human terrain analysis to support decision-making.
  • Assess socio-political and cultural factors influencing mission outcomes.
  • Develop socio-cultural and operational environment assessments for government initiatives.
  • Integrate socio-cultural insights into planning for military operations.
  • Advise on regional cultural sensitivities and operational implications.
  • Coordinate planning efforts with various military and intelligence units.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Extensive financial and retirement benefits.
  • Flexible time off policy to promote work-life balance.
  • Access to continuous education and professional development resources.
  • Support for family health, education, and caregiving needs.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Socio-Cultural Integration Planner Lead, Senior

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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Responsibilities:

  • Lead socio-cultural analysis supporting operational planning,logisticsplanning, mission partner engagement, and contingency operations.

  • Conduct comprehensive PMESII-PT and human terrain analyses to support operational planning and decision-making.

  • Assess political, social, cultural, economic, tribal, ethnic, religious, and governance factors affecting mission success.

  • Develop socio-cultural assessments, operational environment analyses, and regional studies supporting Government planning efforts.

  • Integrate socio-cultural considerations into operational plans, campaign plans, contingency plans, and theater security cooperation activities.

  • AdviseGovernment leadership on regional dynamics, cultural sensitivities, partner nation capabilities, and operational implications.

  • Coordinate with intelligence, civil affairs, information operations, psychological operations (MISO),logistics, and operational planning staffs to synchronize planning efforts.

  • Support operational planning teams, mission analysis,course of actiondevelopment, rehearsals, exercises, and operational assessments.

  • Identifysocio-cultural risks, opportunities, and second- and third-order effectsimpactingmission execution.

  • Develop executive-level briefings, decision support products, operational assessments, and strategic recommendations.

  • Coordinate engagement activities with U.S. Government agencies, coalition partners, host nation organizations, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations, asappropriate.

  • Support operational experimentation, lessons learned, and after-action reviews to improve future mission planning.

  • Develop standard operating procedures, analytical methodologies, and planning frameworks supporting socio-cultural integration.

  • Mentor analysts and planners while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous process improvement.

  • Support contingency operations and emergent mission requirements requiring rapid socio-cultural assessments and operational planning.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience supporting functional analysis, operational planning, socio-cultural analysis, regional studies, intelligence analysis, civil affairs, or mission planning for Government or Department of Defense organizations.

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, Special Operations organizations, or Intelligence Community operations.

  • Experience conducting PMESII-PT analysis, human terrain analysis, regional assessments, or operational environment analysis supporting military operations.

  • Experience supporting campaign planning, contingency planning, theater security cooperation, irregular warfare, or multinational operations.

  • Experience integrating socio-cultural considerations into operational planning and decision-making processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government leadership, General/Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and operational planners on regional assessments and operational recommendations.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Joint planning processes, operational design, multidomain operations, and Indo-Pacific regional dynamics.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

  • Bachelors degree in international relations, Regional Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Intelligence Studies, Military Science, or a related field.

  • Masters degree in international relations, National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, Anthropology, Regional Studies, Public Policy, or a related discipline is highly desirable.

  • Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Geographic Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, Civil Affairs, or Special Operations organizations.

  • Experience supporting Indo-Pacific operations, theater campaign planning, foreign internal defense, security cooperation, partner nation engagement, or irregular warfare initiatives.

  • ExperienceutilizingArcGIS, Palantir, GCCS-J, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, geospatial visualization tools, and intelligence or operational planning systems.

  • Professional education through Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC), Civil Affairs Qualification Course, Regional Area Officer (FAO/RAO) programs, or equivalent operational planning and regionalexpertiseis highly desirable.

  • Experience integrating socio-cultural analysis withlogisticsplanning, contestedlogistics, operational design, information operations, and mission partner engagement is highly desirable.

  • Experience supporting multinational, coalition, interagency, and host nation planning efforts throughout the Indo-Pacific 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, youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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 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 nations 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:

$86,100 - $181,000

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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