Competitive Assessment Lead

CACI International Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Competitive Assessment Lead to strengthen strategic capture decisions by developing independent, evidence-based assessments of competitive position for priority pursuits.

You will apply structured analysis, historical insights, and AI-enabled research to inform executive reviews. The role requires clear, decision-ready communication and the ability to partner across capture, business development, pricing, and line leadership to translate findings into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, business intelligence, capture support, business development, strategy, pricing, or government contracting market analysis.
• Experience conducting market, customer, competitor, and opportunity research in the federal government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with federal market intelligence tools, business development systems, research platforms, and publicly available government contracting data sources.
• Ability to synthesize structured and unstructured information into clear, evidence-based findings while distinguishing evidence, assumptions, and confidence levels.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly in written products, briefings, and stakeholder discussions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across capture, business development, strategic pricing, and line leadership while constructively challenging assumptions.
• Proficiency using AI-enabled research, collaboration, and data tools to synthesize information and produce decision-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent, evidence-based competitive assessments for priority pursuits.
• Assess CACI’s relative position against likely competitors, customer priorities, and pursuit-specific dynamics.
• Evaluate likely strengths, vulnerabilities, discriminators, and evaluated position.
• Develop repeatable methods and feedback loops that improve consistency, transparency, and assessment quality over time.

Job description

Job Title: Competitive Assessment Lead Job Category: Business Development and Marketing Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * *

The Opportunity

As a Competitive Assessment Lead, you will play a key role in strengthening CACI’s strategic capture decision-making by developing independent, evidence-based assessments of CACI’s competitive position on priority pursuits. This role will apply disciplined intelligence tradecraft, structured analysis, historical insights, and AI-enabled research to assess CACI’s relative competitive position through the lens of likely customer evaluation outcomes.

The successful candidate will translate complex market and competitive information into clear assessments of relative competitive position with decision-ready implications. This role requires sound judgment, executive-ready communication, and the credibility to challenge assumptions constructively while partnering effectively across capture, business development, pricing, and line leadership.

Responsibilities

Competitive Assessment and Analysis:

• Lead independent, evidence-based competitive assessments for priority pursuits.
• Assess CACI’s relative position against likely competitors, customer priorities, and pursuit-specific dynamics.
• Evaluate likely CACI and competitor strengths, vulnerabilities, discriminators, and evaluated position.
• Assess CACI’s likely relative competitive position, including assumptions that require evidence, calibration, or challenge.

Data-Driven Assessment Methodology

• Apply disciplined intelligence tradecraft and structured analytic techniques to assess competitive position.
• Incorporate historical insights, market intelligence, AI-enabled research, and other relevant sources.
• Distinguish evidence, assumptions, judgment, and confidence levels in assessment outputs.
• Develop repeatable methods and feedback loops that improve consistency, transparency, and assessment quality over time.

Capture And PTW Integration

• Partner with capture, business development, strategic pricing, and line leadership to understand pursuit context and competitive dynamics.
• Develop objective competitive insights that inform pursuit strategy, pricing decisions, and executive reviews.
• Ensure assessment outputs are timely, consistent, and decision-ready for key capture milestones.
• Translate findings into implications for capture strategy, pricing posture, and executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, business intelligence, capture support, business development, strategy, pricing, or government contracting market analysis.
• Experience conducting market, customer, competitor, and opportunity research in the federal government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with federal market intelligence tools, business development systems, research platforms, and publicly available government contracting data sources.
• Ability to synthesize structured and unstructured information into clear, evidence-based findings while distinguishing evidence, assumptions, and confidence levels.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly in written products, briefings, and stakeholder discussions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across capture, business development, strategic pricing, and line leadership while constructively challenging assumptions.
• Proficiency using AI-enabled research, collaboration, and data tools to synthesize information and produce decision-ready insights.

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.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$90,300-$189,600

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.