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Reliance 21 Technical Expert

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

Do you want to be a part of solving the current and future science and technology challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD)?

You will be supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) which is tasked with providing oversight and program management of science and technology (S&T) to solve current and future challenges for DoD. You will use your broad knowledge and expertise in support of science and technology (S&T) roadmap maintenance, update and evaluation. You will articulate the capabilities, accomplishments, and investment of S&T from a global perspective and ecosystem; identify and bridge technology gaps and provide recommendations and options, considering the entire S&T development life cycle; and develop of performance metrics and lessons learned. There are currently 16 active Communities of Interest (COI) covering the following technical areas: 1) Advanced Electronics; 2) Air Platforms; 3) Armed Services Biomedical Research Evaluation and Management (ASBREM); 4) Autonomy; 5) Biotechnology 6) Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I); 7) Cyber; 8) Directed Energy; 9) Electronic Warfare (EW); 10) Energy and Power (E&P); 11) Ground and Sea Platforms (G&SP); 12) Human Systems; 13) Kinetic Weapons Technologies; 14) Materials and Manufacturing Processes (M&MP); 15) Sensors and Processing; and 16) Space.

This position requires being on the client site, at the Mark Center, or Pentagon 1 day a month depending on customer instruction. On-site requirements subject to change based on the COI supported.

Responsibilities:

You will:

• Assist in developing, shaping, and coordinating comprehensive COI roadmaps and requisite investments that capture the opportunity, activity, and impact of S&T investments for their respective domains. Assist in providing technical leadership, management oversight, policy guidance, and coordination in research and engineering programs, including strategic recommendations on COI community structure, technical areas, and members.

• Support portfolio reviews to frame DoD’s S&T leadership discussions regarding investment priorities, the current state of technology, and future directions that consider: 1) Reliance 21 Coordination and Governance; 2) Science and Technology Research; 3) Experimentation and Transitions; 4) Program Planning, Analysis, Requirements, and Reviews; 5) Modeling and Tool Development; 6) Innovative Research and Outreach; and 7) Special Studies.

• Develop periodic and ad-hoc deliverables to include SECDEF briefings, COI roadmaps, COI taxonomy updates, cross-COI collaboration recommendations and technical exchange materials, industry briefings, and strategic research proposals. Assist ad-hoc requests from S&T and the COIs for help in answering inquiries from senior DoD leadership, Congress, and the Whitehouse.

• Outline major operational/capability needs or systems performance requirements and portray current posture and future strategic vision.

• Assist R&E in the evaluation, execution, and administration of the Applied Research for the Advancement of S&T Priorities (ARAP) Seedling and Project proposals and programs. Provide strategic insight and thought leadership to assess the level of innovation, alignment to DoD needs and National Defense Strategy priorities, cost realism, and transition potential. Provide strategic guidance and technical advice to COIs developing, refining, and/or evaluating ARAP Seedling (expansion of basic research) and full ARAP Project proposals (leading potentially to the design and development of prototypes).

• Assist in scoring and ranking of project proposals, and in the development of any requisite briefing materials for record.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience:Fifteen (15) years of experience in one of these COI technical areas: 1) Advanced Electronics; 2) Autonomy; 3) Electronic Warfare (EW); 4) Sensors and Processing.

• Master’s degree

• Clearance: active DoD Top Secret/SCI

Desired:

• PhD

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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. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$109,800 - $241,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.