Counter UAS Operations and Planning Team Lead

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI is seeking a Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) Operations and Planning Team Lead at USARCENT, Shaw AFB, SC. to manage and direct support at the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Iraqi Resolve (CJTF-OIR) J36 CUAS Directorate at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Operations Analyst and Planner will provide blue force CUAS subject matter expertise review, assessment, and recommendations to the CJTF-OIR J36 and Staff on all matters related to the CUAS capability to Detect, Track, Identify, and Defeat Groups 1-3 UAS threats within the CJTF-OIR area of operations.  The Operations Analyst and Planner will maintain direct coordinating authority with USARCENT G39 for all CJTF-OIR CUAS operations and plan requirements.

Responsibilities:

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as USARCENT G39 Team Lead that supports CJTF-OIR efforts to provide near real time CUAS operational status and employment considerations.
• Manage and direct planning team to provide input to emergent tasks across the CJTF-OIR CUAS Protection Directorate and USARCENT CUAS Coordination Cell.
• Consolidate and provide feedback to CJTF-OIR J36 and USARCENT G39 leadership the daily accountability and reporting of all blue force CUAS capability across CJTF-OIR Area of Responsibility.
• Manage team efforts to provide current CJTF-OIR CUAS capability gaps and requirements to mitigate emerging threat profiles.
• Synchronize CJTF-OIR CUAS capabilities across the CJTF-OIR Area of Responsibility ensuring cross component integration of capabilities.
• Support CJTF-OIR J36 CUAS equities on Combatant Command and Component level information exchange to include Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG) and General Officer level briefings.
• Communicate effectively with leadership to inform CJTF-OIR, USARCENT, and USCENTCOM leadership and staff on readiness of all CUAS platforms across CJTF-OIR operational environment.
• Provide CJTF-OIR leadership with assessments and recommendations on the application of CUAS assets against emerging threat profiles for mitigation.
• Manage and lead support for CJTF-OIR J36 with system procurement and placement with relevant knowledge on all CUAS systems employment and layered defense techniques and technical limitations.
• Manage CJTF-OIR CUAS data repositories and documents are updated and propose refinement of requirements in coordination with the CJTF-OIR J36 and USARCENT G39.
• Provide Leadership 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.
• In the absence of CJTF-OIR J36, facilitate the CJTF-OIR C-UAS/site defense resiliency program to account for regular updates to surveys. 

Qualifications:

• Individual Skill Preference: Prior US Army Air Defense 14G40 (SFC or above), 140A (CW3 or above) or 14A (MAJ or above).

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree or minimum 15 years of military 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.
• Must be able to pass CRC medical and physical requirement in accordance with CENTCOM deployment requirement.
• This position requires a six months deployment rotation.

 

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$67,100 - $141,000