Senior Program Manager, Space & RF Systems

RiseMe; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness programs

Financial planning

Retirement benefits

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACI's Space and Sensing Division seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a flagship RF collection system program, owning cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will oversee a >30-person team across multiple task orders, coordinating with government stakeholders and DPAS-rated suppliers.

The role requires strong systems understanding, customer engagement, and disciplined program execution, with up to 25% travel to supplier facilities and customer sites in the US. On-site in Sterling, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field with 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering programs (RF, SIGINT, space sensor/payload).
• Demonstrated cross-functional engineering leadership across disciplines.
• Experience with system testing, verification, environmental testing, and vendor management.
• Experience managing program financials, including EACs, funding burn, and cost-type contracts.
• 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 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, PDR/CDR packages, CDRLs, and technical reports.
• Maintain disciplined contract management, including task orders, funding burn, and documentation on CPFF/FFP contracts.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team; manage hiring, performance, and staff development.
• Sustain program readiness by improving test processes and ensuring ITAR/EAR compliance and safety.
• Identify growth opportunities, including scope modifications and recompete positioning.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering program management

Communication skills

Customer engagement

RF systems understanding

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace/Mechanical Eng (ABET)

Job description

CACI's Space and Sensing Division seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a flagship RF collection system program, owning cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will oversee a >30-person team across multiple task orders, coordinating with government stakeholders and DPAS-rated suppliers.

The role requires strong systems understanding, customer engagement, and disciplined program execution, with up to 25% travel to supplier facilities and customer sites in the US. On-site in Sterling, VA.