C-UAS Planner (J38)

C-UAS Planner (J38)

A Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Planner within the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) J38 serves as a key strategist and integrator responsible for developing and synchronizing planning efforts to counter unmanned aerial system threats across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). This position supports the CCJ38 C-UAS Branch by refining operational plans, rapidly producing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for complex C-UAS missions, and preparing senior-level briefing materials to convey strategic priorities and operational intent.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop and refine planning materials at the Combatant Command level to support ongoing operations within the CCJ38 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 CCJ38 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.

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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.