Job Title:

Training & Operations Lessons Learned Specialist Job Category:

Intelligence Time Type:

Full time Minimum Clearance Required to

Start:

Secret Employee Type:

Regular Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Type of Travel:

Local •

The Opportunity:

As a Training & Operations Lessons Learned Specialist supporting the SCOPES Program, you will help

USSOUTHCOM

transform operational observations into lasting improvements across training, doctrine, and operational planning. You will support the Joint Lessons Learned Program by collecting, analyzing, validating, and integrating lessons from exercises, operations, and strategic activities, ensuring insights are translated into actionable recommendations that strengthen Combatant Command readiness, organizational effectiveness, and mission success throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Responsibilities:

• Support the

USSOUTHCOM

Joint Lessons Learned Program (JLLP) by collecting, analyzing, validating, and integrating lessons identified from joint exercises, operations, and strategic activities.

• Conduct operational analysis to identify trends, process improvements, and organizational best practices that enhance Combatant Command readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate After Action Reviews (AARs), capturing observations and developing recommendations that drive continuous improvement across the Command.
• Develop and update lessons learned guidance, policies, procedures, exercise documentation, and organizational directives to institutionalize best practices.
• Coordinate with Joint Staff, Service Components, Combatant Commands, and interagency partners to support lessons learned integration, joint concepts, wargaming, and doctrine development initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level information papers, decision papers, briefings, and progress updates that support senior leader decision-making and issue resolution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational learning, lessons integration, and operational assessments, helping improve USSOUTHCOM's training, planning, and operational processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience supporting Joint or Service-level operations, training, exercises, lessons learned, operational planning, or organizational assessments.
• Working knowledge of Joint operations, military staff processes, training management, and operational planning.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, develop recommendations, prepare executive-level products, and brief senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple organizations.

Desired:

• Experience supporting a Geographic Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Service headquarters, or Joint Training organization.
• Experience facilitating After Action Reviews (AARs), supporting Joint Lessons Learned Programs, or contributing to doctrine or concept development.
• Experience supporting wargaming, joint concepts, organizational improvement initiatives, or issue resolution programs.

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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: $82,100-$172,400 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.