Sr. Program Manager

CACI International•Sterling, VA

8d•$131,800 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

CACI's Space and Sensing Division is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead one of their flagship Special Intelligence RDT&E efforts supporting Space Force mission readiness. The program is a ~$25M/year, >30-person effort with 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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