DTRA SOF Operations Planner

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 DTRA SOF Operations Planner, you will provide embedded and reach back support to SMU units involved in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). You will leverage your Interagency network, experience operationalizing technology and intelligence, and knowledge of the CWMD field to enable a team to identify, characterize, and counter WMD and the networks that aim to employ these weapons. You will conduct temporary duty (TDY) to embed with and advise National Mission Force and Interagency Partners at all echelons of command. You will utilize Operations, Activities, and Investments (OAI’s) to identify pathways that illuminate adversary WMD activities, intentions, and vulnerabilities. These OAI’s are executed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and its partners to identify, characterize, and counter threat use of WMD. When providing CWMD reach back support, you will serve as an expert in operational planning and design. You will enable DoD and interagency partners to hold threat actors at risk in support of Integrated Deterrence. You will support embedded teammates; answer requests for support from other mission partners (COCOMs, Special Operations Commands, and Interagency elements); and work closely with a wide variety of units, institutions, and customers.

Responsibilities:

As an SOF Operations Planner, you will support three lines of effort (LOE): A) Campaigning, B) Crisis Response, and C) Technical and Capability Integration. WDAs conduct planning and provide technical advice on CWMD specialized tasks that include: Dissuade, deter, delay, disrupt, destroy, deny, and assure. WDA’s are proficient in national level concept plans (CONPLANs) for Crisis Response and the timelines for employment of a National Forces response. WDA’s deploy TDY to Combatant Command Headquarters for the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning events. They contribute to a team that designs the concept, scripts the scenario, and writes injects that meet DTRA objectives. The intent is to achieve interoperability with Interagency and highlight how DTRA comes together with these organizations to support the Combatant Command. You will assist with community of interest engagement, conduct professional development within the CACI-Wexford Operational Analysis Team, and mentor new members of the team to ensure they are ready to meet client requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance.
• Minimum two years’ experience planning and supporting operations at a Combatant Command, Theater Special Operations Command, The Joint Special Operations Command, a CJSOTF, a Regional Task Force (RTF) or other equivalent joint formation.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an Explosive Ordnance Detachment. 
• Minimum five years’ experience and in-depth knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), to include mission analysis, Course of Action (COA) development and Concepts of Operations (CONOP) approval briefings, targeting methodologies, CONOP documents and FRAGOs.
• The ability to rapidly learn technical aspects of CWMD policy and operations assuming expertise in other areas such as authorities associated with CONPLANs, OPLANS, and EXORDS.
• Experience collaborating with, and building communities of interest, in the national security enterprise.
• Experience working in Cross Functional Teams, Operational Planning Teams, and other groups that aim to bring disparate capabilities together to achieve military effects.
• Understanding of collection techniques and working knowledge of tradecraft and tools used in the chemical WMD and counter-proliferation collection environment.
• You must possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft office tools to include SharePoint and OneNote.
• You will be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead and supported unit on product development.
• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience, or associate's degree and seven years of experience, or nine years of relevant work

 

Desired:

• More than five years of experience at tactical formations, SMU, SOTF and higher.
• More than 10 years of military, academic or defense industry functional experience.
• Recent deployment experience supporting CWMD, CP, Attack the Network, CT, or C-IED operations.
• A practical understanding of the National Defense Strategy that directs Integrated Deterrence and that aligns EXORDS, CONPLANS, and OPLANS.
• A practical understanding of how the DTRA Charter and Campaign Plans support Integrated Deterrence.
• Previous experience with CBRN/WMD-related intelligence (i.e. chemical security, counter-proliferation, policy, health/medical, arms control, weapons technology, etc.)
• Experience working with SOF, SMU, Special or Technical Units of Federal Law Enforcement.
• Specialized experience in military or IC compartmented or sensitive activities (IJSTO, SAP, ACCM, etc.).
• Working knowledge of USSOCOM, Interagency, and the DOD enterprise.
• Experience in counter proliferation, pathway defeat, counter facilitation, counter-threat finance, or supply chain analysis.
• Understanding of JP 3-40.
• Understanding of SOCOM’s role as the CWMD coordinating authority for the Department of Defense.

 

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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. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$85,800 - $180,200