CACI International

Operations Manager

CACI International$120K — $265K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing federal or DoD programs with complex missions.
  • Strong operations management and project coordination background.
  • Experience in classified environments and supporting senior government leaders.
  • Knowledge of secure mobility technologies and mission-critical communications.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, with preference for Yankee White.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of approximately 50 parallel projects.
  • Manage workflows, schedules, staffing, and cross-communication.
  • Support drafting and implementation of Technical Direction Letters.
  • Align project execution with mission timelines and security requirements.
  • Facilitate technical actions across government and contractor teams.
  • Manage mobile communications for Presidential transport units.
  • Coordinate readiness activities during phased modernization.

Benefits

  • Culture of integrity promoting character and innovation.
  • Flexible time-off benefits to support work-life balance.
  • Access to extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Supportive environment encouraging unique contributions.
  • Focus on continuous growth aligned with national missions.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Operations Manager will assist in coordinating active modernization projects, working directly with senior government leadership, program stakeholders, and cross functional engineering teams to ensure mission success in a highly dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities:
Program & Operations Management
• Oversee day to day execution across WHCA's ~50 parallel projects.
• Manage operational workflows, program schedules, staffing actions, priorities, risk tracking, and internal/external communications.
• Support the drafting, review, and implementation of Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) issued by WHCA leadership.
• Work closely with WHCA, WHMO, and Presidential support elements to align project execution with mission timelines, operational constraints, and security requirements.

Mission Area Support
• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of the next generation global Head of State network, ensuring operational readiness, availability, and resilience.
• Facilitate technical, scheduling, and resourcing actions across government and contractor teams.
• Manage operations supporting mobile communications technologies for Presidential limousines, helicopters, aircraft, and mobile transport units.
• Oversee delivery of small SWaP (size, weight, power) solutions enabling secure, reliable, multi path data links beyond cellular and seamless transitions between all Presidential platforms.
• Oversee modernization activities targeting critical PITC components.
• Manage project staffing, logistics, and sequencing for East Wing build out and broader infrastructure modernization.
• Ensure installations, testing, and cutover activities remain synchronized with mission events.
• Assist engineering teams in transitioning legacy systems to advanced architectures while protecting operational continuity.
• Coordinate testing, quality checks, and readiness activities during phased modernization.
• Support workforce planning and operational design, ensuring WHCA's structure aligns with the demands of a modernized global network.
• Assist with training, process updates, and transition planning.
• Oversee operational integration of new cyber defense capabilities.
• Support the establishment of cyber protection teams, monitoring solutions, and identity management modernization efforts across the PITC ecosystem.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Experience managing federal or DoD programs with similar mission complexity.
• Strong background in operations management, large-scale project coordination, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience working within classified environments and supporting senior government principals.
• Familiarity with secure mobility technologies, enterprise network modernization, and mission-critical communications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (Yankee White preferred or willingness to obtain).
Desired:
• Prior experience supporting WHCA, WHMO, Service Executive Communications, or national leadership communications programs.
• Demonstrated success coordinating rapid-response technical actions under strict timelines.
• Understanding of CSfC Capability Packages, secure mobile architectures, and Presidential platform communication requirements.

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:
$120,800 - $265,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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