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CACI International Protection Operations and Plans Integrator in International, Germany
Protection Operations and Plans Integrator
Job Category: Project and Program Management
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Outside Continental US
What You’ll Get to Do:
As a CACI Protection Operations and Plans Integrator, you will support of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Force Protection and Mission Assurance Division (J34), the Protection Operations and Plans Integrator is responsible for integrating, developing, coordinating, synchronizing, and advising on AFRICOM contingency plans. Analyzes programs and policies which encompass Antiterrorism, Law Enforcement, Detainee Operations, Physical Security, Theater Clearance, Operations Security, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-yield explosives (CBRNE), and Air and Missile Defense supporting the commands various missions throughout the African Continent. As directed, schedules, tracks, issues task orders, allocates resources and facilitates actions to achieve mission goals and program objectives. Establishes and maintains short-and long-term planning calendars, participates in scheduled in-process reviews, meetings, presentations, and working groups to meet organizational goals.
More About this Role:
Represents the J34’s Force Protection Branch at working groups, team meetings, Future Operations (FUOPS) planning sessions, exercise planning sessions, and Contingency Operational Plans planning sessions to ensure the Division’s functional areas are properly integrated, synchronized, and coordinated with the command’s overall operations, plans, and intent.
Analyzes and distills complex issues as pertains to the protection function within AFRICOMs area of responsibility (AOR).
Preserves the effectiveness and survivability of mission-related military and non-military personnel, equipment, facilities, information, and infrastructure, deployed or located within or outside the command’s operational area.
Develops and presents concepts, plans, annexes, and procedures to assure Protection requirements are considered, synchronized, and implemented during execution of peacetime, contingency and wartime missions.
Provides input and guidance in protection functions through participation in command-level planning groups.
Makes formal presentations of concepts, analysis, issues, course of action and recommendations for decision making by integrating requirements for the Division and into the Mission Assurance Coordination Board.
Synchronizes DoD Theater Entry requirements outlined in the Foreign Clearance Guide with AFRICOM staff and Service components enabling the preparation and processing for approval of all theater entry requests; provides guidance, assistance, and advice to the customers.
Serves as the command’s expert on all issues relating to DoD foreign travel clearances.
Represents the command in military and interagency forums in promoting theater clearance requirements to ensure the accomplishment of overall theater travel objectives and priorities. Incumbent ensures that personnel traveling into the theater meets all requirements prior to deployment by verifying pre-deployment certification.
Approves or denies theater clearances requests based on interpretation of regulations, written, oral directives, threat levels, and knowledge of theater strategy.
Responsible for the preparation, release authority, and transmittal of all theater clearance messages. Must be able to understand technical issues associated with force protection and force tracking requirements and provide superiors with time-sensitive information.
Imparts technical advice and assistance to customers on all matters concerning the policy and procedures for travel requests, processing, and reporting theater clearance information for travel.
Responsible for ensuring the staffing and approval of all Status Protection Waivers (SPWs) effecting countries which do not have Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) or other legal protections for U.S. service personnel.
Organizes and leads HQ and Service Component working groups in response to HQ taskings and planning efforts. Prepares briefings, policy letters, reports, messages, SOPs, and pertinent correspondence relating to theater entry requirements. As required, supports briefs to the Director of Operations (General Officer 0-7), MILGRP commanders, distinguished visitors (SES and civilian equivalents), and subordinate component representatives on matters pertaining to theater entry requirements.
Tracks and accounts for all equipment receipted to the ACJ34 division, conducts required accountability checks, performs work to ensure required equipment is ordered, received, maintained, and ensures accountability of items IAW standard Army supply procedures.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Active TOP SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SCI
Master’s degree in security Operations or a related discipline with 2 years’ experience; or Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years’ experience; or, 7 years’ experience.
Experience with integrating related programs at a major command or similar level of government service
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Prior experience working in Africa or at AFRICOM or at one of its Service Components
More about this Program:
In line with the terms of this Contract, the AFRICOM Operations, Plans and Training Support (AOPTS) Program provides for:
Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at State Department rates
An Education Benefit for dependent children K-12 at the DoDDS rates
Shipment and delivery of Household Goods (HHG) up to 18000 lbs.
Shipment and delivery of one privately owned vehicle
Overseas relocation travel for the employee and SOFA-approved family members for up to 60 days
Relocation lodging and per diem and the 75% rate
One rental car and fuel for up to 60 days
Transportation fares or mileage during relocation
The AFRICOM Operations, Plans and Training Support (AOPTS) Program is a Cost-plus-Award Fee Task Order with a Base plus Five Option Years. It was awarded 29 January 2020 under the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) – Pool One Contract. The period of performance ends 28 January 2026.
Employees on this task order are required to be granted status under Articles 72 or 73 of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) before they may begin work in Germany, Italy or on the territories of other NATO SOFA signatories.
What We can Offer You:
CACI-Special Operations and Asymmetric Solutions Operating Group resides within CACI’s Operations Support and Services Sector. As the premier provider of Special Operations capabilities; Tactical Advisory and Embedded Support; intelligence Applications to Law Enforcement; security cooperation and OCONUS Training Support Delivery for the company, CACI-SOAS has a reputation for uncompromising standards of quality in its people and its performance. Joining the CACI-SOAS team is a mark of excellence for those employees who complete our rigorous Mission-Focused Staffing process.
CACI-SOAS’s mission places its personnel against the government’s most critical emerging challenges. Work with us, and you’ll be working with a team making a difference across the globe.
CACI-SOAS offers competitive benefits, generous flex time off as well as numerous learning and development opportunities.
As the Prime Contractor for this effort, CACI-SOAS offers unmatched stability and growth potential within the program.
Company Overview:
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$82,100 - 172,400 USD