Senior Program Manager - Special Intelligence R&D&E

About the role

CACI's Space and Sensing Division is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a flagship Special Intelligence R&D&E effort supporting Space Force mission readiness. The program is about $25M per year, involves more than 30 people and has 5-10 concurrent task orders covering the development, integration, testing and delivery of advanced RF collection systems, large-aperture antenna systems and associated software and hardware. The position is on-site in Sterling, VA, with up to 25% travel to supplier facilities and customer/integration sites.

Key responsibilities

• Own program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance and risk, with P&L and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) accountability
• Drive development and integration of RF collection systems, antenna payloads and mechanical/electrical assemblies
• Manage vendors, including DPAS-rated (DO/DX) procurements, technical evaluations, site surveys, FAT and delivery schedules
• Work with RF, software, mechanical and test engineers to ensure technical compliance and integration
• Oversee performance, environmental and system-level testing, document issues and guide corrective actions
• Prepare customer briefs, monthly reviews, design review packages, CDRL deliverables and technical reports
• Maintain contract management on a mixed CPFF/FFP vehicle, including task orders, funding burn and deliverables
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team, including hiring, performance management and staff development
• Improve test processes, maintain ITAR/EAR compliance and safety protocols, and pursue growth opportunities such as scope changes and follow-on efforts

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Program management of complex engineering programs
• System testing, verification and environmental testing
• Cost-type contract execution and EAC management

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $131,800 - $290,000
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits
• Flexible time off and learning resources