CUAS Operations Analyst and Planner

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Shaw Heights, Sumter, SC, USA
In-Office
62K-129K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Provides Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems operations analysis, planning, capability assessments, and recommendations for USARCENT and USCENTCOM. Tracks theater CUAS readiness, identifies capability gaps, supports system procurement and employment planning, integrates air defense capabilities, staffs military orders, and briefs senior military leadership. The role requires expertise in Army air defense systems, CUAS employment, layered defense, operational planning, and classified networks, with travel up to 50%.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: CUAS Operations Analyst and Planner

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) Operations Analyst and Planner to perform primary duties at Headquarters, USARCENT, Shaw Air Force Base, SC. The Operations Analyst and Planner will provide blue force CsUAS subject matter expertise review, assessment, and recommendations to the CDR, USARCENT and Staff 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.
Responsibilities:
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Provide planning input to emergent tasks in the USARCENT CUAS cell.
• Responsible for the daily accountability and reporting of all blue force CUAS capability across
theater.
•  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.
•  Synchronize Army Senior Component Command capabilities across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility ensuring cross component integration of capabilities.
•  Represent USARCENT G39 CUAS equities on Combatant Command and Department of the Army level information exchange to include Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG) and General Officer level briefings.
•  Communicate effectively to inform Army Service Component leadership and staff on readiness of all UAS 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 updates 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 USARCENT 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:
Required: 
•  Must have an active and transferrable Active Top Secret SCI or 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.
•  Minimum two (2) years of Air Defense or CUAS planning experience in either Service Component Command, Combatant Command or Joint Staff organization.
•  Experience with Army Air Defense digital mission command systems to include: AMDWS, FAAD C2, and ADSI.
•  Basic familiarization with Link-16 and associated equipment and processes.
•  Experience with the staffing of integrating CUAS with Air Defense systems and processes.
•  Proficient in the use of MS Office Products and use of the NIPR/SIPRNet/JWICS.
•  Working knowledge of the Military Orders process for the effective staffing at Battalion, Brigade, and Service Component Command levels.
•  Ability for routine and/or extended travel periods
 

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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:

$61,600 - $129,300

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.

Skills Required

  • Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI security clearance, or TS/SCI eligibility with a current investigation; ability to maintain the required clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience
  • At least 2 years of Air Defense or CUAS planning experience in a Service Component Command, Combatant Command, or Joint Staff organization
  • Experience with Army Air Defense digital mission command systems, including AMDWS, FAAD C2, and ADSI
  • Basic familiarity with Link-16 and associated equipment and processes
  • Experience integrating CUAS with Air Defense systems and processes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience using NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS
  • Working knowledge of the Military Orders process at Battalion, Brigade, and Service Component Command levels
  • Ability to travel routinely and for extended periods

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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