
UXS Policy and Information Analyst
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDFull-time$63–130K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The UXS Policy and Information Analyst supports Department of War efforts to identify and assess Critical Electronic Components in unmanned systems. The analyst researches technical documentation, evaluates policy compliance, and prepares findings that inform Government decisions. The role involves assessing component functions and risks, researching manufacturers and suppliers, and communicating complex technical issues to stakeholders.
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Job Title: UXS Policy and Information Analyst
Job Category: Intelligence
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity:
Join CACI to support DoW efforts to identify and assess Critical Electronic Components in Unmanned Systems. You will research, analyze, and report on technical documentation and policy compliance, and your work will directly inform Government decisions. Your Top Secret/SCI clearance and analytical skills will put you at the center of an important national security mission.
Responsibilities:
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Analyze UxS/UAS policy and documentation to evaluate Critical Electronic Components (CECs) and their role in system functions
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Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), parts lists, and manufacturer documentation to identify CECs in accordance with the NDAA and other policies
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Prepare concise, well-supported research products and risk summaries
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Evaluate information against NDAA provisions (FY20 Section 848 and FY23 Section 817), related procurement restrictions, and DoW policy
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Research component manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, and manufacturing locations using publicly available information
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Maintain source documentation and clearly distinguish facts, assessments, assumptions, and information gaps in every deliverable
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Explain complex technical issues to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
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Coordinate with Government personnel, technical SMEs, and security stakeholders to refine research questions
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Support recommended risk mitigations and alternatives
Qualifications:
Required:
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Active TS/SCI security clearance
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Three (3)+ years of experience in research, analysis, or a related technical field
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Experience assessing technical documentation and producing defensible written findings
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Ability to explain in writing why a component is or is not material to a system's functionality or compliance
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Experience evaluating compliance with policy, standards, or technical requirements
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks.
Desired:
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Familiarity with UAS, Remotely Piloted Vehicles, or Uncrewed Systems (UxS) architectures and subsystems
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Experience with open-source research
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Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, computer systems, networks, and DoW cybersecurity practices
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Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, intelligence studies, or a related field
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Experience supporting DoW, the intelligence community, the Defense Industrial Base, or other national security environments
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Experience applying cybersecurity or risk management standards (for example, NIST or CNSS)
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Experience supporting Exception to Policy (ETP) boards or similar review processes
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:
$63,300 - 129,700 USD
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 451 open Policy Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$63–130K/yr
- US median$88–137K/yr286 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $97K, is 16% below the US median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Policy Analyst salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 38 open Policy Analyst jobs in Maryland and 451 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Policy Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (363 postings).
- Education
- 235 of the 451 open Policy Analyst jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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