Deputy Program Manager

CACI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking aDeputy Program Manager to lead the execution and growth of advanced national-security technology programs supporting DoD and IC customers. The role reports to a Program/Portfolio Director and requires accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance and financial results across a program portfolio.

The candidate will foster trusted government relationships, manage cross-functional teams, and identify risks early. Travel is up to 25% and TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ten+ years in roles leading DoD/IC programs or major technical workstreams.
• Experience with multi-million-dollar programs and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and growth of advanced national-security programs.
• Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and financial results.
• Maintain customer relationships across DoD/IC customers.
• Develop risk mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Translate customer needs into executable, fundable work.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Program leadership

Financial management

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Customer relations

Executive briefing

Analytical skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Deltek

Job description

Job Title: Deputy 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 25%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 11/30/2026

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead the execution and growth of advanced national-security technology programs supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.

Reporting to a Program/Portfolio Director, the Deputy Program Manager will be accountable for the cost, schedule, technical performance, financial results, and customer relationships associated with an assigned program or group of related projects. The portfolio includes research and development, product development, systems integration, production, fielding, sustainment, and mission support activities.

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

The successful candidate will be more than an administrative program manager. This leader will understand the customer's mission, establish accountability across technical and business teams, maintain command of program financials, identify emerging risks early, and translate customer needs into executable and fundable work.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ten or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least five years leading programs, projects, or major technical workstreams for Department of Defense or Intelligence Community customers.
• Demonstrated responsibility for a multimillion-dollar program, contract or task order.
• Experience managing program financial performance, including revenue, margin, forecasts, estimates at completion, staffing, funding, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing technical development, systems integration, production, sustainment, or mission-support programs.
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition and contracting environments, including experience with one or more contract types such as CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, or task-order contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to establish trusted relationships with government customers and communicate effectively with senior customer and company leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams containing technical, operational, contractual, and financial personnel.
• Ability to organize ambiguous or evolving customer requirements into structured plans, assigned responsibilities, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, written communication, and executive-briefing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify deteriorating program conditions, develop corrective-action plans, and lead teams through recovery.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and program scheduling or collaboration tools.
• Experience supporting classified research, development, engineering, production, or fielding programs.
• Experience in one or more relevant mission areas, including RF systems, electronic warfare, SIGINT, communications, advanced electronics, cyber, sensing, or tactical mission systems.
• Experience moving technology from prototype development through qualification, production, deployment, or operational sustainment.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, USSOCOM, military-service, or other national-security customers.
• Experience leading hardware, software, firmware, and systems-engineering activities within a common program structure.
• Experience developing proposals, white papers, rough-order-of-magnitude estimates, bases of estimate, and contract-growth strategies.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Deltek, or similar program-management and financial systems.

Desired:

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, or related professional certification.

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