Air Mobility/Airlift Planner, Journeyman

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Job Title: Air Mobility/Airlift Planner, Journeyman Job Category: Logistics Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking an experienced Air Mobility / Airlift Planner, Journeyman to support theater air mobility and deployment operations across the Indo-Pacific. The Air Mobility / Airlift Planner, Journeyman serves as CACI's logistics management professional responsible for planning, coordinating, and synchronizing strategic and intra-theater airlift operations supporting logistics , mission support, facilities, sustainment, and operational requirements. Reporting directly to the RSOI Coordination Lead, this position develops air mobility plans that enable the timely movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and mission-critical cargo throughout geographically dispersed and contested operational environments. The Air Mobility / Airlift Planner works closely with Government stakeholders, Air Mobility Command (AMC), U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), operational planners, movement control teams, logistics planners, airfield operations personnel, Service Components, coalition partners, and host nation organizations to coordinate airlift requirements, optimize aircraft utilization, synchronize cargo movement, and ensure mission readiness. This position contributes to successful program execution by improving operational responsiveness, sustaining distributed operations, and enabling Joint and Special Operations Forces throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. Responsibilities: Develop and coordinate air mobility and airlift plans supporting strategic, operational, and tactical logistics missions. Coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, cargo, and sustainment resources utilizing military and commercial airlift assets. Support Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSOI) activities through effective air mobility planning and execution. Coordinate airlift requirements with Air Mobility Command (AMC), USTRANSCOM, Service Components, Joint Task Forces, and Government stakeholders. Develop air movement schedules, cargo load plans, passenger manifests, and aircraft utilization recommendations. Coordinate with airfield operations personnel, aerial port organizations, logistics planners, and movement control teams to synchronize air operations. Monitor airlift execution and adjust transportation plans to accommodate operational changes, weather impacts, aircraft availability, and mission priorities. Prepare air mobility reports, transportation status updates, operational assessments, and executive-level briefings for Government leadership. Analyze transportation capacity, throughput, and routing options while recommending improvements to enhance mission effectiveness. Coordinate contingency airlift support for humanitarian assistance , disaster response, crisis action, and emergent operations. Ensure compliance with Department of Defense transportation policies, air mobility procedures, hazardous cargo regulations, and contractual requirements. Maintain airlift planning documentation, cargo tracking records, transportation databases, and operational planning products. Support operational exercises, deployment rehearsals, and mobility planning events. Promote collaboration and continuous process improvement to enhance theater air mobility and logistics responsiveness. Support distributed and contested logistics operations requiring rapid airlift planning and execution. Qualifications: Required: Minimum 5 years of experience supporting air mobility planning, airlift operations, transportation planning, deployment operations, movement control, or logistics management for Government or Department of Defense programs. Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command, or Special Operations organizations. Experience coordinating military or commercial airlift operations supporting personnel and cargo movement. Experience supporting deployment planning, RSOI operations, transportation scheduling, or theater sustainment activities. Experience preparing transportation documentation, movement schedules, cargo plans, and operational reports. Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple organizations supporting air mobility and logistics operations while meeting operational timelines. Desired Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Aviation Management, Military Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOCPAC, Geographic Combatant Commands, Air Mobility Command (AMC), U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Joint Task Forces, or Service Component headquarters. Experience supporting Indo-Pacific operations, contested logistics , expeditionary air mobility, distributed sustainment, or multinational logistics operations. Experience utilizing GATES (Global Air Transportation Execution System), CMOS, JOPES, GCCS-J, TC-AIMS II, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, SmarTrack , and other transportation and logistics planning systems. Knowledge of Joint Publication 4-01 (The Defense Transportation System), air mobility planning, aerial port operations, hazardous air cargo procedures, aircraft load planning, and theater deployment operations. Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Logistician (CPL), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent logistics and transportation certifications are preferred. Experience supporting TS/SCI operations, Special Operations Forces, Joint air mobility planning, expeditionary logistics , and distributed operations throughout the Indo-Pacific is highly desirable - 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: $59,600 - $122,100 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.