JIATF 401 Urgent Requirements Analyst

CACI; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Urgent Requirements Analyst to support JIATF 401 within the DART Directorate. The role focuses on validating core operational capability needs and translating warfighter gaps into defined materiel and non-materiel requirements for rapid fielding of C-sUAS solutions.

You will work with effort owners, manage JFRP items, and interface with JRAC, JROC, and JICRs to ensure formal validation and approval, delivering decision-ready materials to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with potential for TS/SCI
• Experience developing operational requirements and capability recommendations
• Ability to brief senior leaders and work across joint/ interagency environments
• Knowledge of C-sUAS, DoD processes, and DOTMLPF-P concept

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary OPR during Intake to validate core needs
• Translate gaps into materiel or non-materiel requirements
• Develop, draft, and manage capability documents
• Manage JFRP items and interface with JRAC/JROC/JICRs
• Provide SME input to integrate C-sUAS into planning processes
• Prepare briefings, EXSUMs, and decision support correspondence

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Strategic planning

Technical writing

Communication

Joint/Interagency experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience

Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience

Job description

Job Title: JIATF 401 Urgent Requirements AnalystJob Category: IntelligenceTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Urgent Requirements Analyst to support the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) within the DART (Data, Analysis, Requirements, and Training) Directorate. JIATF 401 serves as the Department of Defense’s central hub for synchronizing and integrating Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) efforts across the Joint Force, interagency partners, and allied forces.

In this critical role, you will be part of the Urgent Requirements team, managing the deliberate process to validate core operational capability needs. You will partner with effort owners to translate warfighter gaps into defined materiel and non-materiel requirements and shepherd these through the Joint Force Coordination processes to rapidly field state-of-the-art C-sUAS capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) during the Intake Phase to receive, analyze, and validate core operational capability needs from the warfighter.
• Support the identification and prioritization of C-sUAS gaps across the full spectrum of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P).
• Partner with Effort Owners to translate operational capability gaps into defined materiel or non-materiel requirements.
• Develop, draft, and manage foundational capability and requirements documents.
• Manage Joint Force Requirement Process (JFRP) items and serve as the primary interface for JRAC, JROC, and JICRs to ensure formal validation and approval.
• Provide subject matter expertise to integrate C-sUAS capabilities into the Joint Planning Process and broader capability development strategies.
• Prepare briefings, information papers, EXSUMs, and decision support correspondence. Represent JIATF 401 equities at senior-level briefings, forums, and conferences.
• Answer Requests for Information (RFIs) from key stakeholders, including Congress, OSD, and interagency partners.
• Collaborate with the Analysis Branch to translate modeling, simulation, and impact studies into actionable requirements.
• Develop Assessment Plans and Data Collection Plans to capture objective performance metrics and user feedback during Operational Assessments (OA) and Utility Assessments (UA).
• Use field feedback to ensure delivered capabilities meet required parameters, solve the original capability requirement, and refine future operational needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance. With ability for TS/SCI.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Military Staff Experience: Demonstrated Senior Military Staff experience (Joint Staff, OSD, COCOM, military service, service component command, or senior GO/FO headquarters staff).
• Requirements, Strategic, or Technical Writing Expertise: Proven experience developing operational requirements, capability recommendations, and foundational documents in support of joint capabilities development processes, or experience writing plans, campaigns, or strategy documents at higher headquarters.
• Counter-Unmanned System Mission Knowledge or broad knowledge across the Detect to defeat kill chain: Strong foundational understanding of C-sUAS or broader UAS, radar, imaging, Electronic Warfare, or communications technologies, system capabilities, and operational employment.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to apply the Joint Planning Process (or service specific processes) at the senior level, including operational planning, mission analysis, and executive-level briefings.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex operational environments and capability limitations into actionable planning considerations and technical documentation. Experience operating within joint, interagency, and coalition environments.

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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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.

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.

$94,400 - $198,200

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