Uncrewed Systems Safety and Standardization Specialist

Uncrewed Systems Safety and Standardization Specialist

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: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Safety and Standardization Specialist to join the DTRA DA team to support DTRA's Contingency Operations (CO) Department by providing administrative and operational support to their mission to Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) by providing direct administrative and technical support for the safety and standardization of the Department's UxS program. As required, you must be prepared to support the DTRA client to provide administrative and operational UxS support to their global C-WMD mission with dedicated support to each of the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and Technical Support Groups (TSGs).As the UxS Safety and Standardization Specialist, you will work alongside US Department of Defense (DoD) forces and other government agencies to provide mission focused support to UxS programmatic oversight in support of the development, sustainment, and employment of UxS supporting Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Operations. This includes being able to work as an individual or a member of a small team across all aspects of air, ground and maritime environments. It is critical to develop and foster a culture of innovation and creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technically and procedurally. It is crucial that you must be able to be adaptable and work constructively with a tactically and technically diverse team.

Role:

You will work as part of a multifunctional team of subject matter experts to assist DoD customers with coordinating across DTRA, outside DoD agencies and organizations, as well as industry leaders to unsure UxS programmatic compliance, enable uninterrupted C-WMD/CBRN detection operations and exercises, and support the procurement process for new technologies. You will work closely with members of the CO team to develop, sustain, and execute the UxS safety and standardization program IAW with DTRA, Airforce Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and DoD-wide policies and regulations. You will provide expertise to the CO team in the development of training, operational safety requirements, and risk management for UxS and associated CBRN sensors ISO CBRN exercises and operations.

Responsibilities:

Your overall primary job responsibility consists of coordinating with DTRA, AFSOC, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Office of Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD), and other DoD, government, or industry agencies as required to enable the employment of UxS in support of C-WMD/CBRN efforts , as well as:

• Provide subject matter expertise in the development and implementation of the safety and standardization program, risk assessments and mitigation plans, development of UxS training, lessons learned and best practices, operational procedures, checklists, and the management of the UxS program.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of current and relevant policies, regulations, and requirements which guide the development, implementation, and execution of the safety and standardization aspect of the DTRA-OI-CO UxS program.
• Liaise with DTRA OI-CO in coordination and collaboration efforts throughout the department, across all DTRA Directorates, AFSOC, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Office of Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD), and other DoD, government, or industry agencies as required.
• Liaise with DTRA OI-CO in coordination with the OUSD UAS Exception-To-Policy Board to develop and attain OUSD A&S and DoD CIO approvals for DTRA UxS operations, testing, and evaluations.
• Liaise with DTRA OI-CO in coordination with AFSOC Unmanned Systems Branch (A3OU) to attain required sUAS certificates of airspace authorization (COAs), airworthiness safety releases (ASRs), other administrative requirements, and to support effective incident and accident reporting.
• Liaise with DTRA OI-CO to coordinate with local government and civilian organizations, and across DTRA OI-CO, to establish and maintain viable UxS training locations with required airspace and ground authority approvals, range safety, and risk management procedures.
• Maintain situational understanding of current and future exercise events and operations to advise, assist and support DTRA-OI-CO throughout the approval process for execution.
• Engage with industry leaders and vendors to gather technical data to support testing and evaluation of new UxS technologies and provide information for procurement decisions.
• Become certified to operate and provide instruction in the operations of all OI-CO UxS platforms.
• Short-duration travel to both CONUS and OCONUS client site locations.
• Ability and willingness to assist with tasks outside of job description.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS and 7 years' experience or 10 years direct experience.
• Senior/staff NCO, CWO, O-3 or higher
• Experience with Special Forces/Special Operations Forces/EOD.
• Minimum of 2 years serving on a battalion/squadron/task unit operations staff.
• Understanding of DoD policies, regulations, and strategic-level plans.
• Experience instructing/interacting with military audiences.
• Experience with operational planning, exercise support, and fulfilling administrative requirements.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations in support of operations or battalion staff or higher functions.
• Experience preparing and delivering briefs and conducting key leader engagements up to the O-5 level.
• Experience developing and implementing safety, standardization, and risk mitigation plans.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Desired:

• Joint military experience.
• Experience operating UxS platforms.
• Experience supporting Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) or Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) planning, exercises, or operations.
• Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certification.
• Military or professional instructor certification.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification or equivalent.

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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.

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:
$103,800 - $218,100

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.