CACI International

Sr. Program Manager

CACI International • $131K — $290K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field; 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years managing complex engineering programs in RF, SIGINT, or related fields
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience with system testing, verification, and vendor management
  • Financial management of program costs, including EACs and contract execution
  • Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
  • US Citizen with active TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Own program execution including cost, schedules, and risk management
  • Drive development of RF collection systems and large-aperture antennas
  • Coordinate vendor engagement and procurements for technical evaluations
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance and integration success
  • Oversee testing performance and guide corrective actions
  • Prepare and deliver customer progress briefs and technical reports
  • Maintain disciplined contract management and task order execution
  • Lead a cross-functional team and manage performance and staff development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Family support resources
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Program 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: Outside Continental US

* * *

The Opportunity
CACI's Space and Sensing Division is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead one of our flagship Special Intelligence RDT&E efforts supporting Space Force mission readiness. The program is a ~$25M/year, >30-person effort 5-10 concurrent task orders responsible for the development, integration, testing, and delivery of advanced RF collection systems, large-aperture antenna systems, and associated software/hardware architectures. The PM will own cost, schedule, and technical performance for high-visibility deliveries, drive execution with Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)-rated suppliers, serve as the primary interface to government stakeholders, and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team through complex development cycles. The incumbent is transitioning into a new leadership role within the division and will support a structured handoff.
This is a high-tempo leadership role that requires strong systems understanding, customer engagement, and disciplined program execution. The position is on-site in Sterling, VA with up to 25% travel to supplier facilities and customer/integration sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Own all aspects of program execution including cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk/opportunity management, with P&L and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) accountability
  • Drive development and integration of RF collection systems, antenna payloads, and mechanical/electrical assemblies
  • Coordinate vendor engagement, including DPAS-rated (DO/DX) procurements, technical evaluations, site surveys, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and delivery schedules
  • Collaborate closely with RF, software, mechanical, and test engineers to ensure technical compliance and integration success
  • Oversee performance, environmental, and system-level testing; analyze results, document issues, and guide corrective actions
  • Prepare and deliver customer progress briefs, monthly program reviews, design review (PDR/CDR) packages, CDRL deliverables, and technical reports
  • Maintain disciplined contract management, including task order execution, funding burn, deliverables, and documentation on a mixed CPFF / FFP contract vehicle
  • Lead and develop a cross-functional team, with responsibility for hiring, performance management, and staff development; maintain alignment with customer priorities, and ensure clear communication across stakeholders
  • Sustain program readiness by improving test processes, maintaining regulatory and export-control (ITAR/EAR) compliance, and ensuring safety protocols across integration and onsite activities
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities, including scope modifications, technical enhancements, follow-on efforts, and recompete positioning


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field, and 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering programs (RF, SIGINT, space sensor/payload, or related DoD/IC development efforts)
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience with system testing, verification, environmental testing, and vendor management
  • Experience managing program financials, including EACs, funding burn, and cost-type contract execution
  • Excellent communication, briefing, and customer-engagement skills
  • US Citizen with active TS/SCI security clearance


Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited))
  • PMP Certification
  • 7+ years of systems/program management experience supporting SIGINT, Space, or RDT&E programs
  • Direct experience with antenna systems, RF/sensor systems, and system-level integration and test workflows
  • Ability to interpret technical test data and drive root-cause analysis and corrective action

-

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
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at CACI International

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Sr. Program Manager jobs: