C-UAS Planner

Job Title:

C-UAS 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* * *

CACI is seeking a C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems) Planner within the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) J38 (Operations Directorate, CCJ
38 Integrated Air and Missile Defense & C-UAS Division) that focuses on developing and coordinating strategies and conducting operations to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial systems in the USCENTCOM AOR.

• Develop and refine planning materials at the Combatant Command level to support ongoing operations within the CCJ
  38 C-UAS Branch.
• Rapidly develop CONOPS for complex C-UAS tasks, ensuring operational utility and alignment with USCENTCOM objectives.
• Prepare concise talking points for senior-level meetings to articulate C-UAS strategies and priorities.
• Coordinate with partner nations, joint forces, and interagency stakeholders to synchronize C-UAS efforts across the enterprise.
• Respond to complex requests for information from general officers with polished, analytical, and actionable narrative insights.
• Attend meetings with the Joint Staff, Components, and Program Offices to ensure C-UAS tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) are effective in theater, contributing in alignment with CCJ
  38 and USCENTCOM intent.
• Provide real-time, analytics-driven planning recommendations to commanders during operations to counter UAS threats to bases, dismounted forces, or critical infrastructure.
• Analyze after-action reports from C-UAS incidents and engagements to enhance effectiveness and adapt to evolving threats.
• Maintain an updated Partner Nation Laydown (PowerPoint & Maven), advising leaders on integration challenges, opportunities, and joint posture enhancements.
• If requested, advise Services on acquisition and R&D strategies to ensure USCENTCOM maintains technological superiority against UAS threats.
• Support Crisis Action Team (CAT) shifts in the Joint Operations Center (JOC) and Focus Point Operations Center (FPOC) as required.
• Contribute to emergency action OPTs, working groups, planning meetings, and GO/FO-level briefings.
• Participate in select C-UAS demonstrations, training programs, and joint exercises (1-4 annually) to bolster enterprise awareness and readiness of USCENTCOM forces and partner nations.

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• BA/BS or AA degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or HS/GED with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Prior Combatant Command experience in military planning, C-UAS operations, or force protection, preferably in a joint or combatant command environment.
• Familiarity with USCENTCOM’s AOR, including its cultural, geopolitical, and operational dynamics.
• Practical knowledge of C-UAS technologies and operational staff tools (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Maven, C2IE).
• Demonstrated experience in joint operations or interagency coordination.
• Strong written, analytical, and problem-solving skills to concentrate complex situations into actionable and easily understood plans.
• Excellent communication skills for briefing senior leaders and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the C-UAS enterprise.
• Proficiency in operational planning frameworks, such as the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments.

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.

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