Deputy Program Manager (TS/SCI)

About the role

CACI is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead the execution and growth of advanced national-security technology programs for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. Reporting to a Program/Portfolio Director, the Deputy Program Manager is accountable for cost, schedule, technical performance, financial results and customer relationships. The portfolio covers research and development, product development, systems integration, production, fielding, sustainment and mission support. The position is onsite in Jessup, MD, with up to 25% local travel, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an assigned program or group of related projects, including R&D, product development, systems integration, production, fielding, sustainment and mission support.
• Establish accountability across technical and business teams, maintain control of program financials and identify emerging risks early.
• Translate customer needs into executable, fundable work and communicate with senior customer and company leadership.
• Organize evolving customer requirements into structured plans, milestones and measurable outcomes, and lead teams through program recovery.

Required profile

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years leading programs, projects or major technical workstreams for DoD or IC customers.
• Demonstrated responsibility for a multimillion-dollar program, contract or task order.
• Experience managing program financial performance and technical development, systems integration, production, sustainment or mission-support programs.
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition and contracting (e.g., CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, task orders).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and supporting classified R&D, engineering, production or fielding programs.
• Experience in mission areas such as RF systems, electronic warfare, SIGINT, communications, cyber, sensing or tactical mission systems, and moving technology from prototype to production and sustainment.
• Experience developing proposals, estimates and contract-growth strategies.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and program scheduling or collaboration tools.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Deltek or similar program-management and financial systems.
• Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, written communication and executive-briefing skills.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $109,800 - $241,600, depending on experience, skills and contract wage rates.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• A flexible time-off benefit and access to learning resources.