Engagement Planner

Job Title: Engagement 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: Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team. Responsibilities: Develop engagement plans, objectives, and lines of effort that support campaign goals, operational priorities, and commander’s intent. Design and synchronize Key Leader Engagement (KLE) strategies with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), and broader operational activities. Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key leaders, influencers, decision-makers, partner organizations, and audiences critical to mission success. Develop engagement themes, messages, talking points, and supporting materials tailored to operational objectives and target stakeholders. Coordinate with joint, interagency, multinational, partner nation, and commercial stakeholders to align engagement activities and ensure unity of effort. Integrate engagement planning into operational planning processes, campaign assessments, and information environment activities. Develop engagement synchronization matrices, campaign support plans, event concepts, and operational reporting products. Assess engagement effectiveness, analyze stakeholder feedback, and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes and achieve desired effects. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience 3+ years supporting engagement planning, Key Leader Engagements (KLE), Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), strategic communications, civil affairs, or related mission areas. Demonstrated experience developing engagement strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communication objectives, and operational support products. Experience supporting military, interagency, partner nation, multinational, or whole-of-government engagement efforts in complex operational environments. Proven ability to analyze stakeholder networks, operational conditions, and audience dynamics to inform planning and decision-making. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and engagement products for senior leaders. Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in International Relations, Strategic Communications, Political Science, National Security Studies, Public Policy, or a related field. Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, interagency organizations, partner nation engagements, or strategic competition initiatives. Demonstrated experience integrating engagement planning with campaign design, influence activities, behavioral analysis, information environment operations, or whole-of-government initiatives. - 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: $54,700 - $112,000 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. Click on Search Jobs to find and apply to CACI openings.