Engineering Development Program Manager

About the position

CACI is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our US Citizen with an active Secret clearance Spectrum Superiority Line of Business, supporting our Optical & Photonic Systems team -- we are expanding! With a core technology base that includes high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, our laser communications technology is helping NASA provide high-definition video from the International Space Station, and to explore asteroids 250 million miles away. Our other optical technology can also help scientists discover biohazards; support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions; and protect soldiers from explosive devices. Do you have a passion for innovation? Apply now and join the team!

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more large Photonics programs.
• Work with development teams to formulate, propose, capture, and execute new Photonics development and production programs.
• Make program decisions, manage schedule, and oversee Profit & Loss for the programs.
• Interface with customers that are extremely technical and communicate complex technical ideas effectively.
• Implement evolving programmatic, design and quality best practices within the team.
• Communicate with and influence executive leadership.
• Work with production teams to Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and transition to high volume production.
• Participate in the Photonics organization's development of tactical and long-term strategic growth plans.
• Contribute to improvement of entire processes or systems within the programs and the organization.

Requirements

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• 10+ years of experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role with a focus on the design, development, qualification, and manufacture of new products.
• Thorough understanding of and experience in PM principles and best practices, including scheduling, budget control, and risk management.
• Experience in successfully taking an electronics or optical system through an integrated product development process from product development to manufacture.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool.
• Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Experience working on DoD or other similar Government programs.
• Experience managing programs to EVMS standards.
• Experience managing programs over $30M in contract value.

Nice-to-haves

• Active TS clearance is highly desired.
• Experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role that involved the development of hardware deliverables that specifically included lasers, fiber optics, opto-electronics, or other photonic technology.
• PMP certification.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.