AFRICOM – Construction Development Planner

Job Title: AFRICOM – Construction Development Planner

Job Category: Engineering

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

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The Opportunity:
The Construction Development Planner supports identification, scoping, and management of exercise-related construction projects that enable strategic access and long-term partner capacity. The role strengthens AFRICOM’s J37 ability to integrate infrastructure development with operational and strategic objectives into AFRICOM exercises.

Responsibilities:

• Develop project proposals that support future exercises, partner-nation capacity, strategic basing, and mobility corridors.

• Coordinate with AFRICOM J4, J8, components, and host-nation engineers to validate requirements, gather technical data, and assess feasibility.

• Apply best practices in expeditionary engineering, construction timeline forecasting, resource estimation, and environmental/humanitarian impact considerations.

• Support programming documentation, cost estimation, requirements justification, and prioritization within AFRICOM’s broader infrastructure planning framework.

• Integrate lessons learned from previous construction projects into new proposals and execution strategies.

• Create Senior Leader briefings detailing project impacts, cost/benefit analysis, risks, and alignment with long-term command objectives.

Qualifications:
Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field and 10 years of relevant experience or 15 years of relevant experience.

• TS/SCI clearance required.

• 7+ years of experience in construction project planning and management.

• Familiarity with DoD construction standards, environmental impact assessments and related funding lines.  

Desired:

• Master’s degree in engineering or project management.

• Experience with expeditionary engineering and infrastructure development in austere environments.

• Prior work with AFRICOM or similar commands.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

• Experience producing senior leader briefings and impact assessments.

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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:

$115,600 - 254,200 USD