• Operations Planning and Support Specialist

    CACI International (Camp Pendleton, CA)


    Operations Planning and Support Specialist

     

    Job Category: Training

     

    Time Type: Full time

     

    Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

     

    Employee Type: Regular

     

    Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

     

    Type of Travel: Continental US

     

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    The Opportunity:

    As a PWS Operations Planning and Support Specialist for MEU Operations you will have the opportunity to provide senior-level operational planning and advisory support in direct support of I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). This position delivers expert guidance to Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Special Purpose MAGTF staffs across the full spectrum of MAGTF, amphibious, and expeditionary operations in support of PWS operational planning requirements. The SME serves as a senior mentor and evaluator, ensuring operational plans, training, and execution are realistic, integrated, and aligned with operational objectives.

    Responsibilities:

    + Serve as a senior MEU and MAGTF operations subject matter expert supporting PWS operational planning.

    + Provide senior advisory, mentoring, and evaluation support to MEU and SPMAGTF staffs during pre-deployment training cycles.

    + Support amphibious, naval, and expeditionary operational planning across the Joint Exercise Lifecycle.

    + Advise commanders and senior staffs on operational design, force employment, and mission execution.

    + Participate in operational advisory groups, amphibious working groups, and planning conferences.

    + Support development, assessment, and refinement of MEU training, evaluation, and certification activities.

    + Provide expert input to exercise design, execution, and after-action reviews.

    + Represent I MEF in coordination with Fleet, joint, interagency, and coalition partners as required.

    + Operate independently while providing senior-level operational judgment and recommendations.

    Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent military experience).

    + **15+ years** of experience in MEU, MAGTF, or amphibious operations.

    + Extensive experience advising senior commanders and operational staffs.

    + Demonstrated background in expeditionary, naval, or special operations environments.

    + Strong leadership, mentoring, planning, and communication skills.

    + Ability to operate independently in complex and sensitive environments.

    + **Active TS/SCI clearance** .

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Former senior officer experience in MEU, MEB, or MEF operations.

    + Experience supporting combat or contingency operations.

    + Familiarity with joint, naval, and coalition operational planning.

     

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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. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

     

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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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

    The proposed salary range for this position is:

    $81,200 - 170,600 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._