Technical UAV Program Coordinator & Test Operations Analyst

The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a highly proactive Technical UAV Program Coordinator to provide advanced engineering tracking flight test coordination and acquisition support for an emerging Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAV) this role you will serve as the primary operational bridge between Program Managers Project Officers Systems Engineers and Test Flight Crews. The ideal candidate will combine a strong technical understanding of unmanned platforms flight readiness compliance payloads and weapon systems integration with the structured project management skills required to guide complex hardware and software iterations from the engineering lab to live-fly test ranges and deployment.
Responsibilities:
Engineering Coordination & Project Officer Support:
Technical Workstream Integration: Directly assist Project Officers and Systems Engineers in tracking initial aircraft development technical assessments engineering changes and software/hardware configuration baselines.
Master Schedule Management: Maintain the programs integrated master schedule mapping engineering milestones system dependencies payload integrations and hardware deliveries.
Technical Risk Management: Identify log and elevate engineering risks system interface issues and production bottlenecks to Program Managers with recommended mitigation strategies.
Flight Test & Range Operations Coordination:
Test Event Planning: Coordinate logistics schedule range time and compile readiness documentation for UAV test flights live-fire evaluations and sensor payloads.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Assist in obtaining Certificates of Waiver Authorization (COA) Airworthiness Release (AWR) maintaining compliance with DCMA 8210 tracking and routing flight clearances frequencies airspace requests and standard operating procedures (SOPs) through military and federal authorities.
Post-Test Accountability: Coordinate post-test data collection pipelines track engineering action items resulting from flight anomalies and compile technical test event summaries.
Acquisition & Procurement Assistance:
Technical Package Support: Assist Program Managers in drafting and tracking technical requirement packages Statements of Work (SOWs) and Justification and Approvals (J&As) for UAV procurement.
Vendor & COTS Tracking: Track the procurement lifecycle of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components managing supply chain requirements specialized payload technologies and long-lead engineering materials.
Stakeholder Integration & Data Reporting:
Cross-Functional Communication: Facilitate syncs and technical reviews between internal engineering teams sub-contractors Government leadership and end-users.
Technical Dashboards: Develop and maintain program trackers metrics and engineering dashboards that provide leadership with real-time visibility.

Qualifications:

Required:
Security Clearance: Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Education: Bachelors degree in an technical or program management discipline.
Experience: 8 years supporting technical programs engineering workflows flight operations or defense acquisition portfolios within the DoW or IC environment.
Domain Expertise: Foundational understanding of UAV/UxS architecture flight mechanics payloads or payload/weapon systems integration.
Technical Project Skills: Proven experience managing complex multi-variable project schedules technical action items and cross-functional engineering dependencies.
Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical documentation from engineers and test pilots into clear concise executive-level status briefs for non-technical stakeholders.

Desired:
PMP certified.
Masters degree in engineering technical or management discipline.
Direct experience DoW UAS flight test ops range tracking or airworthiness cert processes.
Acquisition Knowledge & modern project management experience.

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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: