Deputy Program Manager

CACI International Inc; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Sterling, VA (hybrid) seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead execution and growth of advanced national-security technology programs for DoD and IC customers. Reporting to a Program/Portfolio Director, you will manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer relationships.

The role requires active TS/SCI POLY clearance, 10+ years of experience, and ability to translate customer needs into funded work across R&D, systems integration, production, and sustainment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI POLY clearance required.
• Ten or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least five years leading programs 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and growth of advanced national-security technology programs supporting DoD and IC customers.
• Reporting to a Program/Portfolio Director, accountable for cost, schedule, technical performance, financial results, and customer relationships.
• Establish accountability across technical and business teams, maintain program financials.
• Identify emerging risks early, translate customer needs into executable and fundable work.
• Support research and development, product development, systems integration, production, fielding, sustainment, and mission support activities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial management

Customer relationship management

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

PMP

PgMP

Lean Six Sigma

SAFe

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft 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 with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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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.

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.

This position requires an active TS/SCI POLY clearance and is hybrid in either Sterling, VA or Jessup, MD.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI POLY 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.
• Project Management Professional certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Desired

• 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.
• 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 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

$82,100-$172,400

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.