JIATF 401 LNO to National CUAS Validation Test Center with Security Clearance

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 *
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* 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…