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CACI International Red Activities Team - Operations Team Lead in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Red Activities Team - Operations Team Lead

Job Category: Training

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular-Rotational Traveler

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Type of Travel: Local


As the Red Activities Team (RAT) team leader for the Global Operations Support and Threat (GOST) Branch under the Commercial Based Technology Analysis (CBTA) Program, you will manage a team consisting of UxS Pilots, providing Counter UxS Training, system validation testing and vulnerability and threat assessments to DoD, IC and coalition forces throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations. You and your team will provide subject matter expertise that integrates the latest CUxS threat training and practices, emerging enemy TTPs, friendly forces capability gaps and vulnerabilities to improve the warfighters operability and combat sustainability in a threat environment.

As required, you and your team are responsible for providing the customer and supported commands with comprehensive, focused and objective CUxS expertise and operational continuity. You will be responsible for managing and providing guidance and work leadership to less-experienced team members, both CACI and subcontractors alike.

Perform administrative functions consistent with managerial level (e.g. reviewing / approving team member’s timecards, enforcing Corporate timekeeping policy, conducting quarterly employee reviews, assist with candidate screening and interviews, enforce all corporate policy and requirements, etc).

More About the Role:

As an Operations lead and personnel manager, you will also provide subject matter expertise for UAS operations in both restricted and non-restricted airspace, develop and deliver paperwork required for flight operations in and around military installations, in deconflicting airspace in civilian and military applications, Group 1-3 aircraft, CONUS/OCONUS currency training at any pre-determined training/ flight area, provide red air support to the customer and provide comprehensive threat assessments of customer locations. You will interact directly with units preparing to deploy to areas where they will face improvised UxS threats and provide critical red air training to increase their insight, knowledge of UxS and also provide real world scenarios allowing the unit to employ the information and practice firsthand the most effective techniques for recognizing, detecting, reporting and dealing with UxS threats. You will also provide enemy red air TTP’s during live fire exercises (LFX) and red air flight patterns to provide real world scenarios for counter system validations.

You will assist the government customer with coordinating and developing deployment schedule(s) and ensure all identified team members meet all deployment requirements, and coordinate to ensure your team supports, as required, unit requested pre-deployment planning and training.

Relocation to Aberdeen Proving Ground is required for the position.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • BA/BS with 0-3yrs experience; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experience.

  • Active TS/SCI.

  • Experience as a UxS Pilot, UxS Trainer or former Intelligence Analyst on the CBTA RAT Team.

  • Experience with creating, submitting, tracking, and managing of COA/AWR’s.

  • Experience with military aviation and deconflicting of airspace in and around military installations.

  • Experience with Group 1-3 UAS.

  • Experience instructing large groups of low- and high-ranking personnel in a military environment.

  • Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, to include hobbyist UxS experience.

  • Direct support to Military and Special Operations /Special Forces background.

  • Demonstrate experience in, System Validation Exercises (VALEX), live fire exercises (LFX), conducting threat assessments and other technical exchange events.

  • Must be able to obtain a Certified FAA 107 UAS Pilot License.

  • Must be able to obtain an Amateur Radio Technician License.

  • Experience with various UxS (land, air, and sea) and ability to design/fabricate with limited instructions or pre-built kits.

  • Ability to research emerging UxS technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilities.

  • Knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).

  • Ability to take technical UxS knowledge and inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities, and limitations, and impacts to DoD capabilities.

  • Proficient in utilizing standard MS Office computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.

  • Define and carry out scenarios (in test events or training events) in which UxS technology can be utilized.

  • Ability to understanding and interpret customer requirements in order to influence correct use of the UxS technology at technical exchange events or test events.

  • Ability to perform independently while in other locations and interacting with other organizations and military units.

  • Ability to communicate and function effectively in a team environment.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Multiple tours at various operational levels that include a mix of direct combat, operational planning, validation exercises, Live Fire exercises, training development and Ops-Intel fusion.

What We Can Offer You:

  • We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

  • Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

  • We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

  • We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

  • For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

What We Can Offer You:

  • We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

  • Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

  • We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

  • We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

  • For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

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

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:

$68,400 - 143,700 USD

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