CACI International

Program Manager

CACI International • $131K — $290K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • 5 years of Program Manager experience with this customer.
  • Experience in proposal development and pre-award activities for federal contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to break down complex technical activities into manageable project plans.
  • Strong foundation in problem-solving, organization, and analytical skills.
  • Proven communication skills, capable of crafting persuasive proposal content and presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

  • Lead capture and pre-award activities, including customer engagement and proposal writing.
  • Develop technical and management strategies that enhance CACI's competitive edge.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and deliverables effectively.
  • Guide technical teams, including engineers and data scientists, throughout program execution.
  • Ensure deliverables align with customer requirements and program objectives.
  • Act as the main liaison between customers and CACI's technical staff and leadership.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to technical performance and schedules.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Wellness programs to support overall health.
  • Financial planning support for better long-term stability.
  • Retirement plans to help secure your future.
  • Family support options for better work-life balance.
  • Continuing education opportunities to increase skills.
  • Generous time-off policies to recharge.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required:

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a new business pursuit and serve as PM for the ensuring program within the Cyber Mission Operations (CMO) portfolio, EW Line of Business. The program exists within an customer cyber organization but focused on data triage, processing, analysis, and management. This role will support the capture, solutioning, and execution of contract with estimated 50 FTE.


The Project Manager will serve as a key interface between the customer, CACI program leadership, engineers, data scientists, cyber professionals, and other technical stakeholders. The team may include specialists in data engineering, data science, machine learning, signal processing, cyber operations, software development, and advanced analytics. The ideal candidate will have experience leading complex technical projects and sufficient understanding of cyber operations, networks, data, and engineering environments to effectively manage highly technical teams and communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and technical outcomes to program and customer leadership.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead or support capture and pre-award activities, including customer engagement, acquisition shaping, solution development, proposal writing, staffing strategies, basis-of-estimate development, and color-team reviews.
  • Develop compelling, compliant, and executable technical and management approaches that strengthen CACI’s competitive position.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, milestones, resources, staffing, risks, dependencies, technical performance, and deliverables.
  • Manage engineers, data scientists, cyber professionals, and other technical SMEs in program execution.
  • Ensure technical activities and deliverables meet customer requirements, established standards, and program objectives.
  • Serve as a key interface between government customers, CACI leadership, and technical teams.
  • Monitor project performance and proactively identify and manage technical, schedule, resource, and programmatic risks.
  • Facilitate technical reviews, project status meetings, customer engagements, and leadership briefings.
  • Support resource planning, staffing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management activities.
  • Prepare for and participate in technical exchanges, solution reviews, demonstrations, and oral presentations.
  • Support customer engagement, program growth, and development of new CMO opportunities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Project Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • 5 years experience as a Program Manager with this specific Customer
  • Experience supporting capture, proposal development, solutioning, staffing, or other pre-award activities for federal opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical activities into project plans, milestones, risks, and decision-ready information for customers and leadership.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop persuasive, compliant proposal content that connects technical solutions to mission outcomes.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, technically complex, mission-focused environment.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal government customers.
  • Experience with government contracting, including cost, schedule, staffing, contract deliverables, and performance management.

Desired:

  • Master of Arts or Science Degree in Project Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Experience developing or delivering oral presentations, technical demonstrations, and customer-facing

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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:

$131,800 - $290,000

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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