Product Manager

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI seeks an experienced Product Manager to lead day-to-day product direction on a high-performing team within our Space Line of Business in Sterling, VA. You will connect mission needs, user feedback, customer priorities, and engineering execution to deliver operationally relevant capabilities through Agile development.

As the product leader, you will own the product roadmap and backlog, work closely with the Government Product Owner and mission users, and coordinate with technical and systems

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years in product management or mission software delivery with Agile leadership.
• Experience translating mission/user needs into roadmaps and executable software requirements.
• Experience delivering mission-critical software for DoD/IC/space environments.
• Knowledge of Agile methods, backlog management, release planning, and user feedback loops.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, data/analytics, systems integration, and mission ops.
• Strong verbal/written communication to brief stakeholders and leadership.
• Desirable certification such as CSPO or Product Owner/PM.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain product vision, roadmap, release priorities, and success metrics aligned with customer mission needs.
• Translate stakeholder needs into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items; prioritize with the Government Product Owner.
• Lead product activities across Agile development teams: backlog refinement, sprint planning, demos, UAT, and feedback cycles.
• Engage mission users and SMEs to discover needs, validate workflows, and refine UI/UX concepts for operational usefulness.
• Coordinate with Technical Lead, Systems Eng./Integration Lead, and engineering to manage interfaces and dependencies.
• Guide delivery and integration of spacecraft orchestration apps, enterprise systems, mission workflows, analytics, or AI/ML as applicable.
• Track outcomes, feedback, risks, decisions, and dependencies; brief government partners and leadership on status and priorities.
• Support verification, validation, release readiness, and transition to operations.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Product management experience

Roadmap development

DoD/IC software delivery

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

CSPO or Agile certification

Space-domain program experience

Education

Master's degree in a relevant technical, business, or mission discipline

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager

Job Category: Production

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.

Opportunity

CACI is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead day-to-day product direction on a high-performing team within our Space Line of Business. The Product Manager will connect mission needs, user feedback, customer priorities, and engineering execution to deliver operationally relevant capabilities through Agile development.

As the product leader, you will own the product roadmap and backlog, work closely with the Government Product Owner and mission users, and coordinate with technical and systems integration leaders so that each increment is feasible, testable, and aligned with the broader architecture and mission workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the product vision, roadmap, release priorities, and outcome measures in alignment with customer mission needs, operational intent, and CONOP development.
• Translate stakeholder and user needs into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable backlog items; prioritize work with the Government Product Owner and mission stakeholders.
• Lead product activities across Agile development teams, including backlog refinement, sprint and release planning, demonstrations, user acceptance activities, and feedback cycles.
• Engage mission users and subject-matter experts to discover needs, validate workflows, refine UI/UX concepts, and ensure delivered capabilities are useful in operational contexts.
• Coordinate with the Technical Lead, Systems Engineering and Integration Lead, and engineering teams to manage interfaces, dependencies, technical feasibility, and integration readiness.
• Guide delivery and integration of spacecraft orchestration applications, enterprise systems, mission workflows, advanced analytics, data science, or AI/ML capabilities when they support mission outcomes.
• Track product outcomes, user feedback, risks, decisions, and dependencies; brief Government partners and program leadership on product status and recommended priorities.
• Support verification, validation, release readiness, transition to operations, and continuous improvement.

This position will be located at CACI facilities in Sterling, VA, Denver, CO or King of Prussia, PA and is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 5+ years of product management, product ownership, or mission software delivery experience, including leadership of Agile development teams.
• Demonstrated experience translating mission or user needs into product roadmaps, prioritized backlogs, and executable software requirements.
• Experience delivering mission-critical software for DoD, Intelligence Community, space, or similarly operationally demanding environments.
• Experience with Agile methods, iterative release planning, backlog management, prioritization, acceptance criteria, and user feedback loops.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams spanning software engineering, data and analytics, systems integration, test, and mission operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to brief customer stakeholders and senior leadership.

Desired

• Product Owner or Agile certification such as CSPO, Product Owner/Product Manager, or an equivalent credential.
• Prior experience leading comparable programs within the Space domain supporting NRO, USSF, or similar organizations.
• Master's degree in a relevant technical, business, or mission discipline.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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 l