Senior UAS Trainer & Field Operations Planner

CACI International; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Competitive benefits

Career development

Job summary

CACI International seeks a Senior Trainer/Field Service & Operational Planner to deliver hands-on training, apply UAS expertise, and lead operational planning for government and military programs.

The role requires extensive military experience, strong instructional background, and ability to support missions across field and classroom environments. Travel and field deployments are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in military, government or defense industry preferred.
• Active Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training strategies for operators and system admins.
• Assess training effectiveness using metrics.
• Provide on-site technical assistance and support.
• Coordinate system installation, testing, and acceptance.
• Lead operational planning activities for missions and exercises.
• Conduct mission analysis and capability assessments.
• Serve as trusted advisor to government customers.
• Provide feedback to product management and engineering.
• Support integrated product teams and program reviews.

Skills

Instructional delivery

UAS expertise

Operational planning

Mission support

Field-based technical operations

Military operational experience

Briefing skills

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Military Science, Education, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ISD (Instructional Systems Design)

MDMP/JOPP

PMP

CPTD

UAS equipment

Job description

CACI International seeks a Senior Trainer/Field Service & Operational Planner to deliver hands-on training, apply UAS expertise, and lead operational planning for government and military programs.

The role requires extensive military experience, strong instructional background, and ability to support missions across field and classroom environments. Travel and field deployments are anticipated.