MILDEC Planner - NORTHCOM

Job Title: MILDEC Planner - NORTHCOM

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: Local

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The Opportunity:

As a CACI MILDEC Planner at NORTHCOM, you will provide critical subject matter expertise to the J394 Protection Branch within USNORTHCOM, supporting senior leadership and advancing influence activities and Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). This position offers an impactful opportunity to integrate emerging concepts, execute critical missions, and shape long-term strategies while engaging with a wide array of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Influence strategic, operational, and tactical efforts, driving success across CAP/SAP/STO/ACCM mission sets, crisis response, and conventional and SOF engagements.
• Ensure compliance with national and theater-level policies, coordinate DoD Operations Activities and Investments (OAIs) with interagency partners and contribute to achieving USNORTHCOM’s strategic objectives.
• Provide expertise in USG strategies, policies, and processes for operations targeting.
• Plan and integrate Military Deception (MILDEC) capabilities into existing execution orders and policies.
• Maintain strategic understanding of Western Hemisphere activities and operations.
• Write and publish guidance documents and orders for Commander review and component execution.
• Maintain an understanding of information related capabilities throughout the Western Hemisphere.
• Maintain system access and situational awareness while producing senior leader briefing materials.
• Establish and maintain professional networks within the Sensitive Activities (SA) and OIE community.
• Create, review, and edit MILDEC documentation, such as CONOPS and mission concepts, to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Maintain expertise in Irregular Warfare (IW) policy, doctrine, and related OAIs while engaging with key stakeholders.
• Monitor AOR hotspots, enhance crisis response efforts, and advise on national strategies and CONPLANs.
• Ensure alignment with DoD directives and policies during planning and execution phases to support mission success. 

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience in Military Deception, OPSEC, sensitive activities, IW, SOF operations, and national-level policies.
• Completion of Joint Military Deception Training Course, Joint OPSEC Course, or other Information Related Capabilities formal training completion.
• Expertise in strategic and operational planning within DoD, interagency coordination, and USSOUTHCOM’s theater campaign objectives.
• Knowledge of CAP/SAP/ACCM programs, Joint Doctrine, and emerging concepts.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team under high-stakes conditions. 

Desired: 

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting activities that directly impact Foreign Terrorist organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
• Familiarity with USNORTHCOM operations, culture, and organizational structure.
• Demonstrated success in engaging Joint Staff, interagency, and partner-nation stakeholders.
• Expertise in emerging crisis response technologies and regional dynamics.
• Proficient in managing administrative actions and long-term strategic initiatives.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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