Senior Systems Engineer and Strategist

CACI International Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer and Strategist to shape portfolio work aligned to enterprise strategy. You will guide system architecture across hardware, software, and cyber domains, balancing trade-offs to deliver tangible outcomes and secure ROI.

The role requires expertise in RF/SIGINT, DoD/IC experience, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware and software tools.
• Strategic thinking and market insight.
• Experience with RF and SIGINT systems.
• Understanding TCPED cycle to support technology roadmaps, system design, and integration planning.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of applicable policy, security, and cybersecurity standards.
• Experience working within the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
• Financial acumen including return-on-investment analysis.
• Cross-functional leadership and negotiation skills to achieve the defined value proposition.
• Ability to work with technical leaders to align technical delivery with business needs.
• Expertise in governance and compliance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Shape portfolio initiatives to align with enterprise strategy and goals.
• Design and develop system architectures and define performance requirements.
• Lead prioritization from value and business perspectives.
• Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
• Provide technical direction to staff implementing the system architecture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

RF/SIGINT systems

Effective communication

DoD/IC experience

ROI analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Policy & cybersecurity standards

Stakeholder management

Technical direction

TS/SCI with polygraph

Tools

Architecture modeling tools

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer and StrategistJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental USAnticipated Posting End: 1/1/2100The OpportunityThis role is responsible for strategic alignment, ensuring that portfolio initiatives directly support enterprise strategy and business goals. The position supports the design and development of system architectures, defines key capabilities and performance requirements, and helps ensure a strong return on portfolio investments.Solutions and products may require expertise in hardware, aerospace, communications, cybersecurity, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or other specialized engineering domains. The role defines total-system design parameters and technology-maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements and oversees regulatory, financial, legal, and operational compliance across all portfolio components and products.In collaboration with the Portfolio Owner and Product Owners, this role shapes what work is pursued by balancing trade-offs among competing initiatives and ensuring that the organization delivers the right outcomes—not simply the right features. The position leads prioritization from value and business perspectives, develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development, and provides technical direction to staff implementing the system architecture.QualificationsRequired SkillsExperience with hardware and software tools.Strategic thinking and market insight.Experience with radio frequency (RF) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems.Understanding of the targeting and Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) cycle to support technology roadmaps, system design, and integration planning.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.Knowledge of applicable policy, security, and cybersecurity standards.Experience working within the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.Financial acumen, including return-on-investment analysis.Cross-functional leadership and negotiation skills needed to achieve the defined value proposition.Ability to work with technical leaders to align technical delivery with business needs.Expertise in governance and compliance.Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.Desired SkillsAbility to evaluate and translate high-level investment decisions into actionable guidance for execution teams.-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:$126,100 - 277,300 USDCACI 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.