Onsite Operations Lead, DOD Programs (TS/SCI)

CACI International; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking an Operations Lead to support a large DOD program focused on Counter-UAS mission support located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position is 100% onsite and reports to the Senior Program Operations Manager.

You will lead day-to-day operations for engineering teams, handling procurement, logistics, travel, and staff supervision, turning operational challenges into efficient processes to keep timelines on track.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 5+ years of related operational experience, or MA/MS and 3+ years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience executing DOD program operations, specifically handling procurement, logistics, and complex travel coordination.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience directing operational or administrative staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workflows.
• Excellent communication to coordinate between engineering teams and program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations for assigned engineering teams, driving procurement, logistics, travel coordination, and equipment tracking.
• Team Support: Act as the primary operational interface for engineering leads, ensuring materials, resources, and logistical support to meet deadlines.
• Procurement & Tracking: Execute high-volume procurement requests with speed and accuracy; maintain material delivery data for forecasting.
• Supervisory role: Supervise and develop program staff, ensuring accountability and responsive support.
• Problem Solving: Identify roadblocks and implement immediate solutions to keep missions on track.
• Reporting Assistance: Compile metrics and deliverables for PMR and CDRL submissions.
• Process Improvement: Help build and enforce standard operating procedures across procurement, onboarding, and logistics.

Skills

Operational leadership

Procurement & logistics

Travel coordination

Team supervision

Problem solving

Clearance TS/SCI

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS degree

Job description

CACI International is seeking an Operations Lead to support a large DOD program focused on Counter-UAS mission support located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position is 100% onsite and reports to the Senior Program Operations Manager.

You will lead day-to-day operations for engineering teams, handling procurement, logistics, travel, and staff supervision, turning operational challenges into efficient processes to keep timelines on track.