JIATF 401 Technology Data Analyst

What CACI offers An on-site opportunity in Alexandria, VA to contribute to Joint Interagency Task Force 401 through technology data analysis, research, and capability evaluation. The compensation ranges from USD 86,600 to 181,800 per year, and the benefits package covers healthcare, wellness, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off. This role brings together engineers, operators, acquisition professionals, scientists, intelligence analysts, and mission stakeholders to drive data‑driven decisions on capability development and acquisition.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Family support
• Continuing education / learning and development opportunities
• Time off benefits

Responsibilities

• Perform technical research and analysis on emerging C-UAS technologies, including sensors, effectors, command and control, artificial intelligence, autonomy, and related mission capabilities.
• Employ MSS, Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical tools to assess technology performance, operational effectiveness, and relevance to mission needs.
• Track developments across industry, government research, academia, and defense tech to identify capabilities applicable to C-UAS operations.
• Analyze specifications, architectures, engineering documentation, and operational performance data to determine technology maturity and mission suitability.
• Support operational assessments, experiments, demonstrations, and capability evaluations with technical analysis and reporting.
• Develop comparative assessments, technology roadmaps, capability gap analyses, and recommendations to inform acquisition strategies and capability development.
• Evaluate interoperability, integration risks, technical limitations, and operational impacts of proposed technologies across the C-UAS enterprise.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, acquisition professionals, scientists, intelligence analysts, and mission stakeholders to identify requirements and recommend innovative solutions.
• Develop dashboards, technical reports, executive briefings, white papers, and analytical products to communicate complex technical information to senior leadership.
• Leverage AI tools, machine learning applications, and automated research capabilities to accelerate technical analysis and technology assessments.
• Support requirements development, market research, RFIs, RFPs, acquisition planning, and technology transition activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, operational requirements, and evolving UAS threats to inform future capability development.
• Ensure technical assessments comply with security, data governance, and information assurance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology evaluation methodologies, analytical workflows, and innovation processes supporting organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree with four or more years of relevant experience; or associate degree with eight years; or high school diploma with ten years.
• Proven experience conducting technical research, technology assessments, capability evaluations, or systems analysis.
• Experience using Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, or similar enterprise data integration and analytics platforms.
• Experience creating dashboards, technical reports, and analytical visualizations with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, automation, scripting, or technical research activities.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, large language models (LLMs), or advanced analytics platforms to support technology assessments and decision-making.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, technology readiness levels (TRLs), systems integration, and capability development processes.
• Experience analyzing technical documentation, engineering specifications, operational test data, and performance metrics.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to produce technical documentation, executive briefings, white papers, and analytical reports.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and findings to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, acquisition, operational, and analytical teams in dynamic mission environments.

Technologies

• Maven Smart System (MSS)
• Palantir
• Power BI
• Python
• AI-enabled analytical tools
• Large language models (LLMs)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Machine learning applications

What you can expect

• A culture of integrity
• An environment of trust
• A focus on continuous growth