AFRICOM-Force Protection Plans and Operations Integrator

Job Title: AFRICOM-Force Protection Plans and Operations IntegratorJob Category: IntelligenceTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: Regular-Long Term AssignmentPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Outside Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

We are seeking highly skilled Force Protection Plans and Operations Integrator to join our team supporting USAFRICOM’s Force Protection & Mission Assurance Division (J34). The ideal candidates will play a pivotal role in integrating, developing, coordinating, synchronizing, and advising on contingency plans and theater-entry policies to preserve mission effectiveness across USAFRICOM’s area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate, develop, coordinate, synchronize, and advise on AFRICOM contingency plans; analyze programs and policies spanning Antiterrorism (AT), Law Enforcement, Detainee Operations, Physical Security, Theater Clearance, and Operations Security (OPSEC).
• Schedule, track, issue task orders, allocate resources, and facilitate actions to achieve mission goals and program objectives while maintaining short- and long-term planning calendars.
• Represent J34’s Force Protection Branch in working groups, team meetings, Future Operations (FUOPS) planning, exercise design, and Contingency OPLAN planning—ensuring protection functions are integrated with command intent.
• Analyze and distill complex issues related to protection across the AFRICOM AOR; develop and present concepts, plans, annexes, and procedures to ensure Protection requirements are synchronized and implemented in peacetime, contingency, and wartime missions.
• Provide guidance on protection functions through command-level planning groups; present courses of action and recommendations and integrate requirements into the Mission Assurance Coordination Board
• Synchronize DoD Theater Entry requirements per the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) with AFRICOM staff and Service Components; serve as the command’s expert for foreign travel clearances.
• Verify pre-deployment certifications; approve or deny theater clearance requests based on regulations, directives, threat levels, and theater strategy.
• Prepare, release, and transmit theater clearance messages; rapidly communicate time-sensitive information on force protection and force tracking requirements to leadership.
• Advise customers on policies and procedures for travel requests, processing, and reporting theater clearance information.
• Ensure the staffing and approval of Status Protection Waivers (SPWs) for countries lacking SOFA or other legal protections for U.S. personnel.
• Organize and lead HQ and Service Component working groups in response to taskings; prepare briefings, policy letters, reports, messages, SOPs, and correspondence related to theater entry requirements.
• Support briefs to the Director of Operations (General Officer, O 7), MILGRP commanders, senior executives, and component representatives on theater entry matters.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Master’s degree in security Operations or a related discipline with 6 years’ experience; or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years experience; or, 15 years experience.

• Demonstrated expertise across AT, Law Enforcement, Detainee Operations, Physical Security, Theater Clearance, and OPSEC, with a strong ability to integrate these domains into operational planning.

• Proven experience representing protection equities in FUOPS, exercise planning, and Contingency OPLAN forums and producing protection planning artifacts (concepts, plans, annexes, procedures).

• Hands-on experience with theater-entry processes: interpreting the Foreign Clearance Guide, verifying pre-deployment certifications, approving/denying theater clearances, and releasing clearance messages.

• Ability to lead cross-functional working groups and author policy letters, SOPs, and executive-ready briefing materials.

• Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills with the capacity to brief senior leaders and deliver time-sensitive protection information.

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.

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.

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.