CUAS Operations Analyst and Planner
- $61,600–$129,300 per year
- Onsite
About the role
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an Operations Research Analyst and Planner to provide Group 1-3 CUAS subject matter expertise to review, assess, and make recommendations to the USAFCENT A3 and A2. at Shaw AFB, SC.
Responsibilities:
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate overlapping support and shared equities, as applicable, with USARCENT and other Service Component and USCENTCOM Combatant Command Staffs on all matters related to the CUAS capability to Detect, Track, Identify, and Defeat Groups 1-3 UAS threats within the USCENTCOM area of operations.
• Provide planning input to emergent tasks in the USAFCENT CUAS cell, to include supporting the USAFCENT CUAS Mobile Training Team (MTT), and any shared equities or overlapping missions with other in-theater C-UAS MTT and Red/Blue operational support capabilities, to include conducting close coordination with USARCENT and USCENTCOM.
• Responsible for the daily accountability and reporting of all blue force CUAS capability across theater, particularly as it applies to USAFCENT equities.
• Inform on emerging operational capabilities and plan for prioritized employment of capabilities within the theater of operations.
• Identify current capability gaps and requirements to mitigate emerging threat profiles.
• Support synchronization of Army Senior Component Command capabilities across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility ensuring cross component integration of capabilities.
• Represent USAFCENT CUAS equities on Combatant Command and Department-level information exchange to include Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG) and General Officer level briefings. Maintain significant understanding of USARCENT, USNAVCENT, USSOCCENT, CJTF-OIR, and other Joint CUAS equities to ensure proper de-confliction and coordination.
• Communicate effectively to inform Service Component and Combatant Command leadership and staff on readiness of CUAS platforms within USCENTCOM.
• Conduct review, analysis, and recommendations for all CUAS User Acceptance Urgent Material Release (UMR) and application of rapid acquisition capabilities into theater.
• Provide Higher Headquarters with assessments and recommendations on the application of CUAS assets against emerging threat profiles for mitigation.
• Planner will support system procurement and placement with relevant knowledgeable on all C-UAS systems employment and layered defense techniques and technical limitations
• Continuously update reoccurring briefing materials to keep current with emerging technological and operational updates.
• Coordinate with enterprise action officers and planners to ensure DOTMLPF-P integration on current and emergent capabilities.
• Ensure CUAS data repositories and documents are updated and propose refinement of requirements in coordination with the Service directorates and Command team.
• Draft Military Orders, briefings, supporting documents using MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and other software platforms.
• Review and recommend concurrence or revisions of a variety of publications pertaining to C-UAS operations.
• Provide recommendations on the optimal sensor/system package for a given mission set or deployment location, based on provided intelligence, operational assessments, site surveys, and expertise of the various available sensors
• Review, understand and provide technical assessment to the CUAS Coordination Team following all CUAS events.
Qualifications:
• Must have an active and transferrable Active TS/SCI Eligible security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 10 years of relevant experience, to include cumulative experience supporting Air Defense and Group 1-3 CUAS activities and operations.
• Minimum two (2) years of Air Defense or CUAS planning experience in either Service Component Command, Combatant Command
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:
$61,600 - $129,300