UXS Policy and Information Analyst

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

13d

About The Position

Join CACI to support Department of War (DoW) efforts to identify and assess Critical Electronic Components (CECs) in Unmanned Systems. The analyst researches, analyzes, and reports on technical documentation and policy compliance, producing work that directly informs Government decisions. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and supports an important national security mission. The analyst evaluates UxS/UAS policies, system documentation, Bills of Materials, parts lists, and manufacturer information to identify CECs and assess their function and compliance with applicable laws, procurement restrictions, and DoW policies. The position produces clear, well-supported research products and risk summaries, documents sources and information gaps, communicates complex technical issues to varied audiences, and coordinates with Government and technical stakeholders. The analyst also supports recommended risk mitigations and alternatives.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
At least three years of experience in research, analysis, or a related technical field.
Experience assessing technical documentation and producing defensible written findings.
Ability to explain in writing why a component is or is not material to a system's functionality or compliance.
Experience evaluating compliance with policy, standards, or technical requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UAS, Remotely Piloted Vehicles, or Uncrewed Systems architectures and subsystems.
Experience with open-source research.
Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, computer systems, networks, and DoW cybersecurity practices.
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, intelligence studies, or a related field.
Experience supporting DoW, the intelligence community, the Defense Industrial Base, or other national security environments.
Experience applying cybersecurity or risk management standards, such as NIST or CNSS.
Experience supporting Exception to Policy boards or similar review processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze UxS/UAS policy and documentation to evaluate Critical Electronic Components and their role in system functions.
Review Bills of Materials, parts lists, and manufacturer documentation to identify CECs in accordance with the NDAA and other policies.
Prepare concise, well-supported research products and risk summaries.
Evaluate information against NDAA provisions, including FY20 Section 848 and FY23 Section 817, related procurement restrictions, and DoW policy.
Research component manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, and manufacturing locations using publicly available information.
Maintain source documentation and clearly distinguish facts, assessments, assumptions, and information gaps in deliverables.
Explain complex technical issues to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Coordinate with Government personnel, technical SMEs, and security stakeholders to refine research questions.
Support recommended risk mitigations and alternatives.