Counter UAS (C-UAS) Technical Expert/Trainer
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
As a CACI Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), you will be supporting the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threats, Operations, and Planning Support (SOFETOPS), you will provide Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)subject matter expertise within the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)conduct operational planning and requirements analysis to delineate C-UAS tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), assessment of plans, technological developments. You will provide technical expertise, analysis, and advice to USASOC staff and leadership on a wide range of issues dealing with C-UAS operations planning, organizational change, organizational culture, operational management and analysis.
You will also assist in developing C-UAS training objectives and courses of action for USASOC and joint exercises. Assists C2TID to maintain awareness of readiness status of USASOC forces as it pertains to C-UAS operations, and capacity of those organizations not assigned or attached to USASOC. Assists in identifying equipment, systems, tools, and contingency manpower requirements for C-UAS support to USASOC, GCCs, TSOCs, and other operational and contingency execution ensuring all C-UAS considerations are considered including focus on theater-specific threats, CUAS equipment and deployment-specific training, TTPs and awareness, and integrate emerging and UAS threats into unit training and exercises.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct operational planning and requirements analysis for C-UAS tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Assess plans and technological developments in the C-UAS field.
- Provide technical expertise, analysis, and advice to staff and leadership on C-UAS operations and planning.
- Attend/participate in meetings, conferences, working groups, and professional events related to C-UAS missions.
- Develop C-UAS training objectives for exercises and assessments.
- Integrate emerging and current UAS threats into training and exercises.
- Identify theater-specific UAS threats.
- Provide analysis of SOF readiness and C-UAS operations capabilities.
- Identify/assess capabilities of organizations external USASOC.
- Identify equipment, systems, tools, and manpower requirements for C-UAS support to USASOC, GCCs, TSOCs, and other operational organizations.
- Evaluate emerging concepts, doctrine, and new material solutions related to C-UAS operations.
- Provide recommendations to inform course of action and solution development decisions.
- Develop briefings and presentations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
- Ten (10) years’ experience with United States Special Operations Forces.
- Extensive knowledge of UAS technologies, including types, capabilities, and operational principles.
- Extensive knowledge with C-UAS technologies, detection, tracking, and mitigating systems.
- Understanding of laws, regulations, and polices related to UAS and C-UAS operations.
- Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) technologies, GPS systems, and electronic warfare concepts.
- Effectively communicate complex technical information and train personnel in C-UAS operations.
Desired:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from accredited university
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) experience desired.
- Experience assessing UAS threats to develop countermeasures.
- Military or law enforcement background in UAS and C-UAS operations.
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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
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