ISR​/Air Current Operations Planner

ISR/Air Current Operations Planner

As an ISR/Air Current Operations Planner supporting the SCOPES Program at USSOUTHCOM, you will support the Joint Task Force–Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and air operations across the theater. You will play a key role in establishing and supporting the Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC), integrating ISR capabilities with joint operations to satisfy the commander's priority intelligence requirements and enable timely, informed operational decision-making.

Your expertise will ensure ISR resources are effectively employed to support current operations, contingency planning, and multi-domain mission execution.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and synchronize Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and air operations to support theater objectives and the commander's priority intelligence requirements.
• Support the establishment, operation, and continuous improvement of the Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC) to enhance ISR coordination and operational integration.
• Develop ISR collection strategies, collection plans, and asset employment recommendations aligned with operational priorities and intelligence requirements.
• Coordinate with Joint, Service, coalition, interagency, and national intelligence partners to integrate ISR capabilities and ensure unity of effort across the operational environment.
• Manage and synchronize ISR asset tasking throughout the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) cycle to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Prepare and deliver operational briefings, collection updates, and decision support products for senior leaders during routine operations, exercises, and contingency events.
• Advise commanders and operational planners on ISR capabilities, collection management, air operations integration, and emerging opportunities to improve situational awareness and decision advantage.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting military air operations, ISR planning, or collection management within a Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, Service Component Headquarters, or equivalent operational headquarters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the joint ISR process, including collection planning, ISR asset management, and the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) cycle.
• Experience developing ISR collection strategies and integrating air and ISR capabilities to support operational objectives and intelligence requirements.
• Experience supporting a Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC), Joint Operations Center (JOC), intelligence fusion center, or comparable operational environment.
• Familiarity with the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) and joint operational planning concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, for developing operational products and executive briefings.

Desired:

• Experience coordinating with component commands, national intelligence agencies, coalition partners, and interagency organizations in support of theater operations.
• Knowledge of airborne ISR platforms, sensor capabilities, and multi-domain intelligence integration.
• Experience supporting joint exercises, contingency operations, and theater-level ISR synchronization.

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…