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Integrated Air and Missile Defense Planner

CACI International

CACI International

Germany · Germany · Remote
USD 99,300-208,600 / year
Posted on Jul 21, 2025

Job Profile:

Operations Integration P4

JR Type:

Funded

Job Category:

Intelligence

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

TS/SCI

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:

Outside Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Program | AFRICOM

Referral Bonus Plan:

$3,000 - TS/SCI* * *


Job Description:

The Opportunity:

As a CACI Integrated Air and Missile Defense Planner in support of the USAFRICOM J34 (ACJ34), you will assist the government with operational planning for air and missile defense operations within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities:

  • Provides joint military decision-making process (JMDMP) planning and operations support for the development, planning, coordination, management, and execution of USAFRICOM’s IAMD mission and theater objectives.

  • Analyzes Political, Military, Economic, Social Information, and Infrastructure (PMESII) factors influencing military and political strategy, the planning and execution of military operations, and the impact of domestic and foreign policy on Air Defense (AD) and Missile Defense (MD) integration within the USAFRICOM AOR.

  • Provides analytical expertise to integrate USAFRICOM regional strategies into the operational planning and crisis action planning processes.

  • When required, serves as liaison between USAFRICOM and other combatant commands.

  • Represents USAFRICOM with expertise at IAMD conferences and related planning events.

  • Coordinates the development of OPLANS, EXORDS, and crisis action planning orders documentation, as well as OPT membership and CONPLAN re-writes.

  • Provides IAMD operational planning input and research products to support Joint Lessons Learned (JLL) databases.

  • Coordinates for service component-level input and generates USAFRICOM observations derived from the operational planning process for input into the MD Warfighter Involvement Process (WIP) and supporting processes such as the Modification and Fielding Requirements List (MFRL), and USAFRICOM Prioritized Capabilities List (PCL).

  • Provides analysis within the IAMD planning process to devise courses of action for the employment of equipment, weapons, tactics and strategy, doctrine, organization, training and facilitates to achieve mission accomplishment.

  • Works in collaboration with USAFRICOM component and subordinate commands, USAFRICOM J5 plans, and other Combatant Command IAMD elements to develop a coherent USAFRICOM IAMD plan.

  • Conducts and supervises studies, which involve the application of principles and techniques of individual’s specialized fields.

  • Performs intensive systematic analysis of complex problems with numerous and often vague variables to obtain planning solutions.

  • Prepares and presents multimedia presentation information, analysis, and assessment briefings.

  • Reports on staff action packages for command-level audiences.

  • Distills key data points from acquisition programs, development, funding and operational plans, and reports.

  • Extracts all-source intelligence from classified and unclassified materials to support conclusions and answer requests for information from command and subordinate command staff.

  • Represents USAFRICOM at meetings where the command has vital air and missile defense interests, ensuring that all USAFRICOM IAMD interests are effectively articulated.

  • Informs supervisor(s) of impacts on national, international, plus other IAMD systems or programs affecting USAFRICOM posture or practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance

  • A MA or MS in an appropriate discipline related to IAMD planning, policies, training, and operations with 3 years of experience; or, a BA or BS in an appropriate discipline with 6 years of experience; or, an Associate’s Degree with 9 years’ experience

  • Extensive experience with the Joint Planning Process as it applies to the application of Integrated Air and Missile Defense concepts and applications.

  • Training and military education focused on the application of IAMD concepts.

Desired:

  • Prior experience working in Africa or at AFRICOM or at one of its Service Components

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:

$99,300 - 208,600 USD

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.