Job Requirements
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$81,300 - $170,700
Job Description
Job Title: AFRICOM-CJTF-HOA Force Protection SME
Job Category: Intelligence
Time Type: Part time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call-Rotational Traveler
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Outside Continental US
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking highly skilled Force Protection SME to join our team supporting USAFRICOM's Operations, Planning, and Training Support 2 (AOPTS 2) contract. The ideal candidates will play a critical role in enhancing CJTF-HOA force protection, mission assurance, and operational effectiveness for U.S. Forces in Mogadishu, Somalia and other locations. This position involves providing operational advice, planning assistance, vulnerability assessments, and integration of counter-improvised threats (C-IT), counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), and other force protection challenges. SMEs will facilitate threat information exchange, synchronize force protection capabilities, and support training and exercise activities.
Responsibilities:
-Conduct operations integration to counter improvised threats, unmanned aerial systems, and other force protection challenges.
-Provide operational advice, pre-deployment analysis, and planning assistance for U.S. Forces' combat and contingency operations.
-Execute training, participate in exercises, and develop lessons learned for rotational forces.
-Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend material/non-material solutions to mitigate threats.
-Track emerging technologies and facilitate threat information exchange with stakeholders.
-Assist in synchronizing force protection capabilities across CJTF-HOA, USAFRICOM HQ, and partner nations.
-Support mission assurance, risk management, and physical security services.
-Coordinate and integrate with other elements at Mogadishu International Airport and other posture locations.
-Participate in after-action reviews, hot washes, and continuous improvement of training materials.
-Ensure compliance with Departmental-level guidance, export control, ITAR, and PII protection requirements.
-Provide embedded expertise with deployed U.S. Forces and conduct debriefings of re-deploying personnel.
Qualifications:
Required:
-Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
-Minimum of 7 years of experience in military operations, force protection, defense technology, or related fields.
-Expertise in counter-improvised threats, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and mission assurance.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
-Experience in exercise development, training, and vulnerability assessments.
-Familiarity with USAFRICOM operations and Joint Force structure.
-TS/SCI clearance required.
Desired:
-Experience working with AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA, or other Combatant Commands.
-Background in risk management, physical security, and mission assurance methodologies.
-Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools.
-Experience with emerging technologies (AI, Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Quantum Computing).
-Ability to integrate lessons learned and best practices into exercises and 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 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:
$81,300 - $170,700
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.
Job Category: Intelligence
Time Type: Part time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call-Rotational Traveler
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Outside Continental US
* * *
The Opportunity:
We are seeking highly skilled Force Protection SME to join our team supporting USAFRICOM's Operations, Planning, and Training Support 2 (AOPTS 2) contract. The ideal candidates will play a critical role in enhancing CJTF-HOA force protection, mission assurance, and operational effectiveness for U.S. Forces in Mogadishu, Somalia and other locations. This position involves providing operational advice, planning assistance, vulnerability assessments, and integration of counter-improvised threats (C-IT), counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), and other force protection challenges. SMEs will facilitate threat information exchange, synchronize force protection capabilities, and support training and exercise activities.
Responsibilities:
-Conduct operations integration to counter improvised threats, unmanned aerial systems, and other force protection challenges.
-Provide operational advice, pre-deployment analysis, and planning assistance for U.S. Forces' combat and contingency operations.
-Execute training, participate in exercises, and develop lessons learned for rotational forces.
-Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend material/non-material solutions to mitigate threats.
-Track emerging technologies and facilitate threat information exchange with stakeholders.
-Assist in synchronizing force protection capabilities across CJTF-HOA, USAFRICOM HQ, and partner nations.
-Support mission assurance, risk management, and physical security services.
-Coordinate and integrate with other elements at Mogadishu International Airport and other posture locations.
-Participate in after-action reviews, hot washes, and continuous improvement of training materials.
-Ensure compliance with Departmental-level guidance, export control, ITAR, and PII protection requirements.
-Provide embedded expertise with deployed U.S. Forces and conduct debriefings of re-deploying personnel.
Qualifications:
Required:
-Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
-Minimum of 7 years of experience in military operations, force protection, defense technology, or related fields.
-Expertise in counter-improvised threats, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and mission assurance.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
-Experience in exercise development, training, and vulnerability assessments.
-Familiarity with USAFRICOM operations and Joint Force structure.
-TS/SCI clearance required.
Desired:
-Experience working with AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA, or other Combatant Commands.
-Background in risk management, physical security, and mission assurance methodologies.
-Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools.
-Experience with emerging technologies (AI, Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Quantum Computing).
-Ability to integrate lessons learned and best practices into exercises and operations.
-
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:
$81,300 - $170,700
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.
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