Communications Planner - SME

Communications Planner - SME Role at CACI International Inc, located in Vicenza, Italy (OCONUS), supporting a Department of Defense organization, Southern European Task Force - Africa (SETAF-AF). Responsibilities Develop, refine and improve Army Component Support Plans (ACSP) to Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) Contingency Plans (CONPLANS), Operations Order (OPORD), communication annexes, and appendixes. Establish coordination and liaison relationships with DoD organizations and host nations. Plan and support Multi‑National Security Force Assistance (SFA) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) events. Develop Army Component Campaign Objectives for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) efforts. Understand operational and tactical network, radio, satellite, COMSEC, and network security planning and concepts. Support four to eight short‑term deployments to Africa per year. Determine project objectives, organize and catalog required resources, and ensure smooth pace and on‑time delivery of assigned projects. Identify and gather requirements into cohesive Course of Actions (CoA) documents for decision makers. Create documentation such as policies, procedures, workflows, and user guides. Coordinate and identify resources required for task execution and completion. Serve as a technical advisor to clients in assigned subject areas, recommend functional changes and identify areas for further investigation. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present products and ideas in a business‑like manner. Demonstrate ability to work in dynamic fast‑paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts, and be adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs. Maintain knowledge of relevant technologies and subject areas. Qualifications Must hold an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. BA/BS 5 years recent specialized or AA/AS 9 years recent specialized or a major cert 9 years recent specialized or 13 years of recent specialized experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience operating and supporting DoD networks (LAN/WAN/SATCOM/etc.). Experience in Army Brigade, Division, Corps, Field or Theater Army S3/G3 or S6/G6; Air Force Numbered Air Force A3 or A6 staff; Navy Expeditionary Communications Detachment; Marine Corps SPMAGTF, MEU/MEF S3/G3 or S6/G6. Expertise in the Military Joint Planning Process (JPP), including the ability to integrate operational design, mission analysis, and course of action development. Comprehensive understanding of the Military Decision‑Making Process (MDMP). Deep understanding of Maven Smart Systems (MSS) AI and other tools (GAIA, Sheets, GOTHAM, etc.). DoD IAT Level II/DoDD 8140.01P certification (SecurityCE or higher). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must pass Italian TESA. Desired Joint Planner Course, Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Battle Staff NCO, or other U.S. military planning course graduate. DoD Spectrum Management certified (Army Spectrum Management Course (SMC) or Intra‑service Radio Frequency Management (IRFM) Course graduate). DoD Wideband/Narrowband Satellite Planning Experience (UHF/SHF/EHF). 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. Pay Range $79,000 - $166,000 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Vicenza, Veneto, IT

Posted Date: 10/27/2025