Innovation Lead

The Opportunity:
Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory training and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands these professionals play a vital role in developing integrating and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.
This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions collaborate with experienced professionals and support strategic operations that strengthen our nations defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments embrace complex challenges and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise of DoW-funded RDT&E programs.

• Write white papers (with peer teams) submit concept proposals and form partnerships through funding and research and development groups with similar technical interests.

• Research scientific concepts technology projects and innovative ideas in line with Command priorities.

• Identify emerging and future technologies that fill gaps in Command requirements.

• Engage Government entities federally funded research development centers university-affiliated research centers academia and industry to find R&D projects to support Command technology and innovation initiatives.

• Conduct analysis of alternatives for strategic development and operational planning as well as in response to evolving Federal and DoD security standards.

• Assist in the design and implementation of new technology to support the Commands information objectives.

• Supervise personnel and provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments including receiving and scoping Command requirements.

• Travel and when directed represent mission demands at relevant military academic and industry conferences to identify emerging technology for consideration.

• Provide detailed analysis evaluation and recommendations for improvements optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for mission-critical challenges/issues.

• Work with customer to coordinate schedule and prioritize technology and innovation initiatives and their outputs.

• Analyze assess and report outcomes from technology and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required

• TS Clearance w/SCI eligibility

• Masters degree in relevant technical field (Bachelors acceptable with 10 years experience)

• 7 years experience in defense technology or related field with focus on identification and integration of existing or emerging technology into experimentation exercises and operational use

• Familiarity with processes and practices for integration of FFRDC UARCs and broader academia with DoW

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Experience with exercise and experimentation development

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities

• Experience working at CCMD Service Component Joint Task Force or similar level integrating existing and/or emerging technology into command exercises experimentation and operational use

• Expertise in AI Machine Learning Autonomous Systems and/or Human-Machine Teaming

• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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: