Senior Subject Matter Expert- Unmanned Systems

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Experience advising senior government, military, or acquisition stakeholders.

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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. 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.

Job Title: Senior Subject Matter Expert‑ Unmanned Systems Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Part time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US The Opportunity Senior SME Consultant, part‑time, on‑call; advise on unmanned systems, maritime autonomy, advanced tech integration, theater‑level operational employment.

Senior technical and operational leader to advise government customers on employment, integration, risk, limitations, mission utility of unmanned and autonomous systems in operational environments.

Provide senior‑level analysis, technical consultation, operational insight, strategic recommendations as needed for unmanned systems operating in theater; engage credibly with senior government, military, engineering, acquisition, and operational stakeholders.

Part‑time, on‑call role for nationally recognized expert with decades of experience across Navy advanced technology, autonomy, weapons systems, engineering, program leadership, and operational support.

Responsibilities Provide expert consultation on unmanned systems, maritime autonomy, autonomous operations, and theater‑level employment considerations. Advise government customers on operational feasibility, technical risk, mission integration, employment concepts, and fielding considerations.

Support technical exchanges, strategy sessions, design reviews, operational planning discussions, and customer briefings. Assess applicability of unmanned systems to real‑world operational environments, including maritime, expeditionary, and theater support contexts.

Provide insight into technology maturation, transition pathways, acquisition considerations, and operational adoption challenges. Participate in surge support, customer‑directed advisory sessions, and short‑duration tasking requiring senior expert judgment.

Translate complex technical and operational issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior customer stakeholders. Provide independent technical perspective on autonomy, advanced weapons systems, emerging technologies, and operational integration.

Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, science, technology, defense studies, or related discipline. 20+ years of progressively responsible experience in military, government, engineering, acquisition, advanced technology, or operationally focused technical leadership.

Demonstrated experience with unmanned systems, autonomous systems, maritime autonomy, advanced technology programs, or operational employment of emerging capabilities. Demonstrated ability to support high‑impact customer engagements with limited ramp‑up time. Ability to operate effectively in a part‑time, on‑call, consultative capacity.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders. Clearance eligibility; TS/SCI eligibility. Desired: Prior senior military, SES‑equivalent, senior civilian, or major command‑level technical leadership experience.

Experience with NAVSEA, Navy acquisition, maritime systems, autonomy, unmanned systems, advanced weapons, or operational technology transition. Experience supporting deployed, theater‑level, or contingency operations. Master’s degree in engineering, technology, business, or related field.

Recognized subject matter expertise in maritime autonomy, unmanned systems, neuromorphic computing, directed energy, advanced weapons, or emerging naval capabilities. What You Can Expect A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. 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 Proposed salary range for this position is $105,100–$231,100. 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 other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr