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Senior C-UAS Operations Research Analyst

CACI
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
Job ID
326677
Job Title: Senior C-UAS Operations Research Analyst

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior C-UAS Operations/Research Analyst to support the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401 (JIATF401), responsible for leading the Department of War’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) effort. The Analyst will work under general supervision with a degree of independence, leveraging technical skills and comprehensive knowledge in C-UAS operations across various warfighting domains to include: Fixed Site (Air Force and Navy Ashore), Maritime (Navy Afloat and Army Watercraft), and Ground (Army and Marines).This role requires expertise in analyzing service-specific requirements, operational concepts, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for C-UAS employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise and operational analysis for C-UAS operations across various warfighting domains.
  • Conduct operational analysis of C-UAS threats, vulnerabilities, and capability gaps within assigned domain.
  • Develop and recommend domain-specific C-UAS solutions, integration strategies, and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate with Service component representatives, Joint Staff, and interagency partners to ensure C-UAS capabilities meet domain-specific operational requirements.
  • Support test events, training exercises, and vulnerability assessments with domain expertise.
  • Prepare analytical reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Conduct all-source threat analysis and reporting to identify adversarial UAS/C-UAS capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and emerging operational threats.
  • Apply RF knowledge to assess UAS/C-UAS system performance, detection capabilities, signal propagation, and electronic support/electronic attack operations.
  • Support intelligence collection planning and synchronization efforts by identifying collection requirements, analyzing reporting, and integrating multi-source intelligence into operational assessments.
  • Conduct Red/ROVER-style operational analysis and threat replication activities to validate C-UAS system effectiveness, sensor performance, and operational readiness against realistic adversarial UAS tactics

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • MA/MS with 10 years’ experience; BA/BS with 15 years; AA/AS with 17 years; or HS/GED with 19 years.
  • Proven track record of effectively collaborating with senior officer leadership within a military environment, demonstrating the ability to communicate complex technical and operational concepts clearly and concisely to high-ranking officials.
  • Expertise in current and historical UAS threats and Counter Systems, with a deep understanding of their evolution, capabilities, and operational impacts across various military domains.
  • Experience with using technical knowledge to inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities, and limitations, and impacts to DOW capabilities.
  • Experienced with leading small teams independently and interacting with other organizations and military units.

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:

$94,400 - $198,200

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.

Salary : $94,400 - $198,200

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