JIATF 401 Technology Data Analyst

About the role

CACI is seeking a Technology Data Analyst to support Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) in Alexandria. The analyst conducts technical research, evaluates emerging technologies and provides analytical support to identify, assess and integrate capabilities that enhance Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) operations. The position is full time, regular, requires a minimum TS/SCI clearance and involves up to 25% travel within the continental US.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging C-UAS technologies, sensors, effectors, command and control systems, AI and autonomy.
• Evaluate technology performance and operational effectiveness using Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python and AI-enabled tools.
• Monitor commercial, government, academic and defense developments to identify emerging capabilities.
• Analyze technical specifications, system architectures and operational data to assess technology maturity.
• Support operational assessments, experiments, demonstrations and capability evaluations with technical analysis and reporting.
• Develop comparative assessments, technology roadmaps, capability gap analyses and recommendations for acquisition strategies.
• Evaluate interoperability, integration risks and technical limitations of proposed technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, acquisition professionals, scientists and intelligence analysts.
• Produce dashboards, technical reports, executive briefings, white papers and analytical products for senior leadership.
• Support requirements development, RFI/RFP preparation, acquisition planning and technology transition.
• Ensure assessments comply with security, data governance and information assurance requirements.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Degree: BA/BS with 4+ years, AA/AS with 8+ years, or HS/GED with 10+ years.
• Experience in technical research, technology assessments, capability evaluations or systems analysis.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, technology readiness levels (TRLs), systems integration and capability development.
• Ability to explain complex technical findings to senior military and civilian leadership and to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir or similar data integration and analytics platforms.
• Power BI or similar business intelligence tools for dashboards and visualizations.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, automation and scripting.
• Use of AI-enabled tools, large language models and advanced analytics platforms.
• Microsoft Office Suite for technical documentation and reports.

Desired: experience with DoD, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security or C-UAS organizations; familiarity with C-UAS technologies, UAS platforms, radars, RF and electro-optical systems; knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, JCIDS, DOTMLPF-P and CJADC2; cloud computing, MBSE or autonomous systems exposure.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $86,600 - $181,800, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• Flexible time off and learning resources.