Senior Program Manager

Job Title: Senior 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 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity

As Program Manager, you will lead a mission-critical modernization effort delivering a resilient, cloud-native, data-centric platform that enables operational mission capabilities at unprecedented speed and scale. This platform serves as the foundation of the GEOINT ground enterprise, accelerating mission outcomes through commercial technology integration, Agile software development, and modern software delivery practices.

You will be responsible for the overall success of the program, including mission delivery, customer satisfaction, financial performance, organizational leadership, and strategic growth. Leading a multi-disciplinary team of software, systems, cloud architects, DevSecOps professionals, AI/ML engineers, and cybersecurity specialists, you will work closely with customer and company leadership to translate mission priorities into impactful operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for program execution, technical delivery, staffing, financial performance, customer satisfaction, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Lead a 60+ person program spanning software engineering, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and subcontractor teams.
• Serve as the primary interface between customer leadership, company leadership, and the engineering organization.
• Drive execution of Agile software development and software factory practices that enable rapid, secure, and continuous delivery of mission capabilities.
• Own program financial performance, including revenue, forecasting, staffing strategy, subcontract management, profitability, and investment planning.
• Partner with engineering leadership, architects, and product owners to align technical roadmaps with mission priorities and customer outcomes.
• Lead executive reviews communicating program status, mission impact, financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Capture teams to identify growth opportunities, support strategic pursuits, and expand customer value.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and mission focus across the organization.

Qualifications

• Required

• University Degree (BA/BS) with 10+ years of related work experience

• Project management expertise for planning, executing, and completing large scale projects across multiple teams

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale software programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer outcomes.

• Proven experience leading Agile software development programs utilizing DevSecOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and software factory principles.

• Strong financial management experience, including forecasting, staffing strategy, revenue management, budget accountability, and subcontract oversight.

• Experience engaging executive-level government and industry stakeholders on program strategy, mission outcomes, risks, and investments.

• Ability to partner effectively with chief engineers, architects, product owners, and technical leaders in highly complex environments.

• Experience delivering mission-critical capabilities within secure and highly regulated environments.

• U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance. Desired:

• Experience implementing cloud-native architectures, serverless technologies, and resilient multi-region operational environments.

• Experience operating or leading software factories focused on rapid capability delivery, automation, and continuous deployment.

• Familiarity with enterprise data architectures, API-driven ecosystems, data lakes, data fabrics, or data-centric mission operations.

• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities, natural language interfaces, data discovery tools, or decision-support systems into operational environments.

• Experience with rapid acquisition models, OTAs, prototyping efforts, or other innovative government acquisition approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and mature strategic growth opportunities across existing and emerging customer missions.

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical, operational, acquisition, and leadership communities.

• Track record of building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and mission focus.

• What You Can Expect:

• A culture of integrity.

• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

• An environment of trust.

• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

• A focus on continuous growth.

• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

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.

• Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

• $114,600-$252,100

• CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.