Senior Program Manager - Space & RF Systems

RiseMe; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACI's Space and Sensing Division seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a substantial RF collection systems program, coordinating cross-functional teams across hardware and software in a high-tempo environment. The role owns cost, schedule, and technical performance for multiple task orders with DPAS-rated suppliers for government stakeholders at Sterling, VA.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, oversee testing, provide briefings and reports, and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering programs (RF, SIGINT, space sensor/payload, or related DoD/IC development efforts).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience with system testing, verification, environmental testing, and vendor management.
• Experience managing program financials, including EACs, funding burn, and cost-type contract execution.
• Excellent communication, briefing, and customer-engagement skills.
• US Citizen with active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of program execution including cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk/opportunity management, with P&L and EAC accountability
• Drive development and integration of RF collection systems, antenna payloads, and mechanical/electrical assemblies
• Coordinate vendor engagement, including DPAS-rated procurements, technical evaluations, FAT, and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with RF, software, mechanical, and test engineers to ensure technical compliance and integration success
• Oversee performance, environmental, and system-level testing; analyze results and guide corrective actions
• Prepare and deliver customer progress briefs, monthly program reviews, design reviews, and CDRL deliverables
• Maintain disciplined contract management, including task order execution and funding burn on mixed CPFF/FFP contracts
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team with hiring, performance management, and staff development
• Sustain program readiness by improving test processes and ITAR/EAR compliance
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities, including scope modifications and recompete positioning

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Customer engagement

Security clearance TS/SCI

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CACI's Space and Sensing Division seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a substantial RF collection systems program, coordinating cross-functional teams across hardware and software in a high-tempo environment. The role owns cost, schedule, and technical performance for multiple task orders with DPAS-rated suppliers for government stakeholders at Sterling, VA.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, oversee testing, provide briefings and reports, and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance while driving