Program Manager-Space

About the role

CACI's ARKA Group's Danbury Mission Technologies is looking for a Program Manager-Space. The space portfolio develops and provides high-reliability electronics, sensors and data-processing products that protect the warfighter and support strategic and tactical planning. The program manager manages sophisticated space programs, delivering them on cost, schedule, quality and technical performance, leading the integrated product team and acting as the main interface with the customer.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control the program to meet cost, schedule and performance goals across its life cycle
• Manage a large integrated product team, plan resources and execute financially
• Recognize and act on new business development opportunities
• Oversee and coach direct program Cost Account Managers (CAMs)
• Work with functional department leaders to define, prioritize and develop program requirements and execution plans
• Manage root cause and corrective actions and failure review boards
• Lead large proposal preparation, proposal team performance and execution
• Lead monthly program reviews covering estimate at completion, sustainment, financial and schedule performance, risks and continuous improvement
• Enforce risk identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation throughout the program
• Implement lean process improvement principles and interface with senior leadership, general management and external customers
• Support business development and portfolio managers in enhancing sales and opening future opportunities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance or business management
• 5+ years of experience in the Department of Defense and space industry
• 3-5 years as a Program Manager for NRE program development, hardware assembly, integration and testing on defense and space projects
• Experience from development through sustainment, including proposals, requirements decomposition, SOWs and subcontracts, risk management and continuous improvement
• Active U.S. government security clearance; candidates debriefed within 24 months who can be crossed over within 3 months are considered
• Desired: advanced degree

Required skills

• Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting and reporting, and metrics for program progress and variance analysis
• Knowledge of finance, contracts, BoM/pricing, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain
• Understanding of space program management logistics, technical data and deliverables

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $113,200 - $237,800, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits
• Flexible time off and learning resources

The position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately; applicants may also be considered for other CACI positions.