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Defense, intelligence, and homeland security services. Long-running Huntsville office for missile defense and aviation programs.

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Business Development Executive - Huntsville

CACI International · Huntsville, AL, US

Job Title: Business Development Executive - Huntsville Job Category: Business Development and Marketing Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local * * * Opportunity: - Lead business development efforts across the greater Huntsville, Alabama federal market. - Support growth initiatives spanning all seven of CACI’s strategic markets. - Build and expand customer relationships across Army, MDA, NASA, Space, Intelligence, and federal organizations. - Identify, shape, and help capture new business opportunities aligned to customer mission priorities. - Serve as a key representative for CACI within the Huntsville defense and aerospace ecosystem. Responsibilities: - Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities across the Huntsville market. - Build and maintain a multi-year pipeline aligned to growth objectives. - Develop and maintain relationships with government customers, industry partners, and key stakeholders. - Collaborate with operations, capture, proposal, pricing, contracts, and technical teams to pursue opportunities. - Monitor customer priorities, procurement forecasts, and acquisition trends. - Lead or support opportunity shaping activities including customer meetings, RFIs, white papers, and industry events. - Support capture activities including teaming strategies, competitive assessments, and win strategies. - Provide actionable market intelligence and customer insights to leadership teams. - Participate in milestone reviews, pipeline reviews, and strategic growth planning. - Coordinate across CACI business groups to align capabilities with customer mission needs. - Help strengthen CACI’s brand and presence within the Huntsville federal community. - Support growth on existing contracts and identify expansion opportunities. - Develop and maintain relationships with small business and industry teaming partners. - Communicate opportunity status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership. - Represent CACI at customer engagements, conferences, and industry forums. Qualifications Required: • 10+ years of federal contracting business development, capture, or related growth experience. • Demonstrated experience supporting customers within the Huntsville federal market. • Proven ability to develop and manage a qualified opportunity pipeline. • Strong understanding of federal acquisition and procurement processes. • Experience collaborating across operational and functional teams to advance opportunities. • Proven ability to build and maintain customer and industry relationships. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Experience supporting defense, intelligence, space, missile defense, or federal civilian customers. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. • US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Desired Qualifications: • Existing customer relationships within Army, MDA, NASA, Space, or Intelligence organizations in Huntsville. • Experience supporting large and complex federal pursuits. • Familiarity with Shipley-based business development and capture processes. • Active Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance. • Experience supporting technology-focused solutions including cyber, software, AI/ML, cloud, or systems engineering. - 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. The proposed salary range for this position is: $120,300 - $264,800 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.

TS/SCICybersecurityfull-time
Competitive1 week ago

UAS Tech EUAS Systems Engineer

CACI International · Redstone Arsenal, AL, US

Job Title: UAS Tech EUAS Systems Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a UAS Systems Engineer to support the Endurance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (EUAS) Product Office, providing direct technical execution and systems engineering support to the Assistant Product Manager (APM) for MQ-1C Gray Eagle.   This position applies interdisciplinary engineering skills across technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation (V&V), cost/risk, and supportability/effectiveness analyses. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on, multi-disciplinary engineering execution with a 35,000-foot strategic view—evaluating how technical decisions impact cost, schedule, performance, integration, testing, and airworthiness/program certifications to guide and advise program leadership.  Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL   Responsibilities: • Interdisciplinary Systems Engineering: Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills to support system-of-systems integration, technical planning, requirements allocation, and interface definition across Gray Eagle sub-systems, payloads, and ground control elements.   • Full Lifecycle Analysis: Perform comprehensive engineering analyses across all stages of the total system product lifecycle—including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.   • 35,000-Ft Technical Guidance & Strategy: Evaluate how day-to-day engineering direction and technical trade-offs impact overarching cost, schedule, performance, system integration, flight tests, and program certifications. Provide actionable, data-driven advice to APMs and program leadership.  • Requirements Conversion & Trade Studies: Execute functional analyses, timeline analyses, and detailed trade studies to ensure the logical and systematic conversion of operational/customer requirements into total systems solutions and technical specifications within program constraints.  • Verification & Validation (V&V) Oversight: Review engineering work products, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), system modifications, and test results for technical rigor, completeness, and adherence to system requirements.   • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a technical bridge across diverse engineering disciplines (hardware, aerospace, communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, and mechanical). Work directly within APM-led cross-functional teams alongside government matrix engineers, Army labs, testing facilities, external program offices (e.g., UAS TMD, PD SAI, PM AMSA, PM TAGM), and industry partners.   • Acquisition Engineering Support: Provide system engineering inputs to establish sound technical baselines, Statements of Work (SOWs), system specifications, and technical documentation for contract requirement packages.   Qualifications: Required:  • Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.   • Citizenship: US Citizenship required.   • Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering) or a related hard science.   • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience within DoD acquisition programs, with a proven background in systems engineering and integration.   • Multi-Discipline Breadth: Broad technical understanding encompassing hardware, aerospace, communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering domains, with the ability to technically execute across disciplines.  • Systems Engineering Rigor: Demonstrated experience in functional analysis, requirements allocation, interface control, trade studies, and verification/validation (V&V) processes.  • Strategic Systems Perspective: Ability to analyze complex technical challenges at the total-system level while maintaining focus on how technical outcomes drive cost, schedule, risk, test execution, and qualification/certification milestones.  • Cross-Functional Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to work effectively within matrixed APM structures and interface seamlessly with multi-disciplinary government and contractor teams.     Desired: • Direct experience supporting Army Aviation, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), or complex payload/sensor integration programs.   • Background in developmental/operational testing (DT/OT), flight test integration, or airworthiness qualification processes.   • Familiarity with working inside an APM/PM structure within PEO Aviation or equivalent DoD acquisition organizations.   - 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. The proposed salary range for this position is: $103,400 - $217,100 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.

No Clearance RequiredSystems Engineeringfull-time
Competitive2 weeks ago

JIATF 401 LNO to National CUAS Validation Test Center

CACI International · Huntsville, AL, US

Job Title: JIATF 401 LNO to National CUAS Validation Test Center Job Category: Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: • CACI is seeking a Liaison Officer (LNO) to support the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) as the organization's senior representative to the National Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Validation Test Center in Huntsville, Alabama. • The Liaison Officer will serve as the primary interface between JIATF 401, state and federal law enforcement agencies, Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, industry partners, and the National C-UAS Validation Test Center to coordinate testing, evaluation, validation, and transition of emerging Counter-UAS technologies. • This position requires expertise in systems testing, technology evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination to bridge technical development with operational requirements. • The LNO will facilitate collaboration across government and industry while supporting technology demonstrations, operational assessments, and capability transition efforts that directly enhance the Nation's Counter-UAS enterprise. Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) Liaison Officer to the National Counter-UAS Validation Test Center in Huntsville, Alabama. • Coordinate directly with state and federal law enforcement agencies, Department of Defense organizations, and interagency partners on Counter-UAS validation activities including test planning, execution, data collection, after-action reporting, and capability assessments. • Maintain close coordination with Department of Defense organizations, acquisition commands, research organizations, and interagency partners supporting Counter-UAS research, development, testing, evaluation, and acquisition. • Plan, synchronize, and coordinate multi-agency Counter-UAS testing events involving government organizations, commercial industry, operational units, and technical stakeholders. • Serve as the primary point of contact between JIATF 401 and industry partners developing emerging Counter-UAS technologies to facilitate system integration, test readiness, scheduling, and validation activities. • Observe developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), technology demonstrations, and validation events while documenting technical performance, operational effectiveness, interoperability, and mission suitability. • Analyze test data, operational observations, engineering documentation, and system performance metrics to assess technology maturity and operational relevance. • Develop technical reports, executive summaries, capability assessments, white papers, and recommendations supporting senior military and civilian leadership. • Translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations supporting acquisition decisions, capability development, and operational employment. • Represent JIATF 401 during Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, technical interchange meetings, capability demonstrations, stakeholder engagements, and senior-level coordination events. • Coordinate stakeholder participation, schedules, logistics, resources, and execution timelines supporting validation and testing activities. • Foster collaboration among state and federal law enforcement agencies, Department of Defense organizations, acquisition organizations, testing organizations, research institutions, academia, and commercial industry partners throughout the testing lifecycle. • Support technology transition efforts by ensuring validated capabilities, lessons learned, and operational findings are communicated to acquisition organizations and operational users. • Maintain situational awareness of emerging Counter-UAS technologies, evolving threat capabilities, and ongoing research initiatives across government and industry. • Identify opportunities to improve testing methodologies, coordination processes, stakeholder integration, and organizational effectiveness supporting JIATF 401 objectives. • Ensure testing activities and technical assessments comply with applicable security, information assurance, and data governance requirements. Qualifications: Required: • Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. • BA/BS with 4+ years; AA/AS with 8+ years; or HS/GED with 10+ years of relevant experience. • Demonstrated experience supporting technology development, systems engineering, research and development (R&D), defense acquisition, or capability development programs. • Experience planning, coordinating, executing, or supporting developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), technology demonstrations, validation events, or capability assessments. • Strong understanding of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technologies, architectures, operational concepts, and testing methodologies. • Experience evaluating technical system performance and translating engineering findings into operational recommendations. • Ability to communicate complex technical information and testing results to senior military leaders, government executives, and technical stakeholders. • Experience coordinating across multiple state and federal government agencies, Department of Defense organizations, acquisition organizations, and commercial industry partners. • Strong organizational, facilitation, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills. • Experience preparing executive briefings, technical reports, white papers, and capability assessments. • Proven ability to independently represent an organization in high-visibility environments involving senior government officials and industry executives. • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing rapidly changing operational priorities. • Ability to travel throughout the Huntsville area and periodically support testing events at government test ranges and partner locations. Desired: • Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, state or federal law enforcement agencies, or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) organizations. • Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition organizations, science and technology organizations, or Air and Missile Defense capability development efforts. • Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition processes, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), systems engineering, capability development, and technology transition frameworks. • Familiarity with developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), operational assessments, and capability validation processes. • Experience collaborating with commercial industry partners developing advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) technologies. • Military operational experience in Air Defense Artillery, Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, Acquisition, Test & Evaluation, Counter-UAS operations, or related operational fields. • Existing professional relationships within the defense acquisition, research, testing, or operational community. • Knowledge of emerging Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) technologies including radar systems, RF detection, electronic warfare, electro-optical/infrared sensors, command and control architectures, kinetic and non-kinetic defeat systems, and integrated air defense capabilities. • Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical interchange meetings, capability demonstrations, and multi-agency stakeholder engagements. • Familiarity with systems integration, interoperability assessments, and operational capability validation. - 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

TS/SCIRF & Microwavefull-time
Competitive3 weeks ago

Company Info

Founded1962
HeadquartersReston, VA
Sizeenterprise
Local Employees1,000+
Open Roles3
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