DTRA SOF Operations Planner

Job Title: 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 25% Type of Travel: Local The Opportunity As a CACI DTRA SOF Operations Planner, you will join a high-impact team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in its mission to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats. As a SOF Operations Planner, you will embed with our SOF Partner to provide expert operational planning, advice, and reach-back support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) and interagency partners at all levels of command. This is a dynamic, high-stakes role for a proven military professional to contribute directly to national security. You will leverage your deep understanding of CWMD strategies and operational planning to advise on the integration of current and future technologies that enable the warfighter to defeat WMD networks. Responsibilities Operational Planning and Advising: Serve as a subject matter expert on CWMD operational planning for SOF and interagency partners. Apply extensive knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to develop operational orders, concepts of operation (CONOPs), and other planning documents. Technology Integration and Advisement: Advise command leadership on the operationalization of cutting-edge technologies and intelligence. Analyze and assess the impact of new and future technologies on CWMD and irregular warfare capabilities. Interagency Collaboration: Collaborate with a broad network of partners across the DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and other government agencies to synchronize CWMD planning and operations. Crisis and Contingency Response: Support national-level concept plans (CONPLANs) for crisis response and execute planning events for joint exercises, ensuring interoperability among partner organizations. Qualifications Required: Security Clearance: Possess a current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. Military Experience: More than 5 years of military, academic, or defense industry functional experience. Special Operations Support: Bring a minimum of two years of operational support experience with Special Operations Forces (SOF) units or commands. CWMD Knowledge: Recent operational experience supporting CWMD, counter-proliferation (CP), or counter‑improvised explosive device (C‑IED) operations. Strategic Understanding: A practical understanding of how DTRA and USSOCOM campaign plans support national security strategies. Deployed Experience: Include a minimum of one year of forward‑deployed experience while assigned to a SOF unit. Military Planning: Apply extensive knowledge of the military planning cycle and tactical ground operations, with a minimum of two years of experience. Communication: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaboration: Experience working in Cross Functional Teams, Operational Planning Teams, and other groups that aim to bring disparate capabilities together to achieve military effects. Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, or an Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant work experience. Candidates with 5 years of directly relevant experience will also be considered. Desired: 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. Experience working with SOF, SMU, Special or Technical Units of Federal Law Enforcement. 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. Experience working in an operational staff role supporting CONOP and MICON development. Experience working solutions in ambiguous or ill‑defined project environments. Experience developing project milestones and test objectives throughout technical development. 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 $90,300-$189,600 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr CACI International Inc