Acquisition Program Support Analyst

About the role

CACI is seeking a highly organized, mission-focused Acquisition Program Support Analyst to support a staff-level procurement lifecycle, technology component research and resource tracking for an emerging Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAV) portfolio. Acting as the business and procurement hub, the analyst supports Program Managers, Project Officers and Resource Managers by researching commercial and military technologies, managing vendor relations and keeping nontraditional acquisitions moving from requirement to asset delivery. The position is full-time, regular, requires a Top Secret clearance to start, and involves up to 25% travel within the continental US.

Key responsibilities

• Manage milestone and workflow tracking, including program taskers, contract modifications and staff actions, and monitor suspense dates to prevent procurement delays.
• Assist Program Managers and Project Officers in drafting and tracking procurement packages for UxS hardware and software, including acquisition documentation.
• Maintain visibility of requirements, schedules and delivery milestones for critical UxS hardware, software and payload components.
• Research and assess COTS and GOTS UAV systems, improvised technologies and component advancements, and serve as the main contact for vendors on specifications, lead times and availability.
• Track the logistics pipeline for specialized payloads, system integrations and long-lead technical materials.
• Coordinate requirements across program management, operations, security, engineering, finance and contracting entities.
• Build recurring reports, dashboards and trackers, and prepare staff products such as executive summaries, decision packages, information briefs and meeting agendas.

Required profile

• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in defense program analysis, acquisition support, government contracting or project coordination within a DoD, Combat Commands or IC environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Desired: 15+ years supporting DoD/defense industry technical procurement, counter-UxS acquisition or rapid fielding; Master's degree.

Required skills

• Familiarity with the Defense Acquisition System lifecycle, rapid prototyping pathways and federal procurement workflows.
• Foundational understanding of UxS platforms, commercial technology components or payload/weapon systems integration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office to analyze and visualize procurement metrics, timelines and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior leadership, defense contractors and technical project officers.
• Desired: experience building and managing dashboards, workflows and project tracking tools, and exposure to task management systems, document staffing pipelines or financial ERPs.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $78,000 - $163,800, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement and family support benefits, continuing education and time off.
• A flexible time off benefit and access to learning resources.