Materials Scientist/Materials Development Engineer Job Category: Engineering 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:** Are you a highly motivated professional with experience in providing management and integration support for R&D efforts involving Advanced Materials? Advanced materials explore innovative new materials and novel manufacturing techniques that can dramatically improve many of the Department's capabilities. Materials that have higher strength, lighter weight, higher efficiency, and can handle more extreme temperatures will have the potential to better protect our service members and enhance their ability to accomplish their missions. We have a great opportunity for you to join our team located in Alexandria, VA! **The on-site requirement for this position is three days per week minimum, on-site at the Mark Center or Pentagon.** **Telework options are available within the Washington, D.C. commuting area.** **Responsibilities:** As an Advanced Materials Analyst, you will support the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) in the following: + Assist in identifying and monitoring baseline financial metrics to measure the value of Advanced Materials investments against strategic goals and objectives. + Facilitate or lead deep dive, cross-organizational teams into high-interest or game-changing technology areas. + Provide analysis and technical/ programmatic support to the Communities of Interest (COI) by objectively reviewing roadmaps and reporting, and providing recommendations for improvement that capture the opportunity, activity, and impact of S&T investments for their respective domains. + Assistance DoD Components comply with OUSD(R&E) data calls and requirements. + Interacts with other Service/Component offices to facilitate issues and responses. + Understand the current state-of-the-art materials for platforms and weapons technology development across the government and private sector to assess the quality and appropriateness of ongoing and planned research. + Maintain broad situational awareness of current and emerging research and development efforts involving the Advanced Materials priority areas, and prepare research and technical analyses to align assessments of new and emerging threats to state-of-the-art materials technologies. + Participate in various working group meetings, provide meeting minutes/action items, and produce draft responses on the action items/tasks. **Qualifications:** _Required:_ + Clearance: TS/SCI is required, although highly specialized candidates with an active DoD Secret clearance may be considered. + Education: A Bachelor’s degree in scientific, technical, business management, or other related discipline is preferred. + Ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience. + Proficiency in technical research, an in-depth knowledge of advanced materials and manufacturing processes, and technical writing. + Excellent communication skills, unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation. + Ability to work independently with junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverable schedules. \#LI-TF1 - ______________________________________________________________________________ **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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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. **Your potential is limitless.** So is ours. Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci) ______________________________________________________________________________ **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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) . The proposed salary range for this position is: $102,900 - $216,200 _CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic._