Job Information
CACI International S&T Policy Analyst in Alexandria, Virginia
S&T Policy Analyst
Job Category: Science
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity:
You will be part of a dynamic team that provides specialized support to the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) specifically, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense - Science and Technology Futures. Candidates will support oversight and program management of science and technology portfolios to solve current and future challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD). The DASD-S&T requires highly specialized technical, program, and administrative support services to achieve its mission.
This position is on-site at Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, five (5) days a week.
Responsibilities:
Provide support for management oversight, drafting policy guidance, and coordinating budget and Congressional Special Interest Items.
Assist in preparing for meetings and workshops, to include coordination of calendars of senior DoD personnel; preparation of announcements, agendas, read-ahead documents, meeting minutes, and technical briefing materials; management of logistics, travel arrangements, and meeting-facility support; administration of action items; and preparation of summary of the evaluations.
Prepare draft papers to include technical evaluations, weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, emails, and other documents as requested. Prepare presentation/briefing materials to include research of technical content, graphics, and production.
Assist in developing the portfolio management process to assess and update the portfolio investment strategy for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budgeting cycle. This includes development of a uniform DoD-wide process to assess the current progress for each subarea of the medical RDT&E portfolio; development of roadmaps of technology and regulatory development for subareas of the portfolio; and development of metrics for assessing progress, collaboration, adequacy of resources, and research coverage of capability gaps across the DoD.
Provide assistance to the DoD Components in complying with OUSD (R&E) data calls and requirements. Interacts with other Service/Component contracting offices to facilitate open issues in contracting, technology, and budgeting, to include approval of work plans and public release documents.
Assist in preparing for meetings and workshops, to include coordination of calendars of senior DoD personnel; preparation of announcements, agendas, read-ahead documents, meeting minutes, and technical briefing materials; management of logistics, travel arrangements, foreign visit requests, and meeting-facility support; and preparation and administration of action items.
Provide analysis to the directorate leadership in areas such as Congressional Special Interest Items, Combatant Command engagements, research funding of DoD Labs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), OSD and Services S&T initiatives, Federal S&T policy, Combatant Command engagements.
Assist in financial management support of the Directorate, to include development of unfinanced requirement issue papers, whitepapers, proposals, and Terms of References (TORs); preparation and review of RDT&E Budget Item Justification and Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) documents; analysis of PPBE data and information; Quarterly Progress Reviews and monitor year-end close out actions.
Provide technical and operational analysis for Electronic Warfare & Cyber (EW&C), linking emerging EW and other advanced technologies and concepts to joint operational capabilities; research technical analyses to align assessments of new and emerging threats to state of the art technologies; and provide analyses for EW&C to maintain awareness of commercial as well as government products to include new EW, sensor and other advanced technology developments
Qualifications:
Required:
Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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)
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:
$78,700 - $165,300
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.