Senior Manager (Group 2)

Job Title: Senior Manager (Group 2)

Job Category: Engineering

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

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to support a mission-critical program focused on addressing evolving and emerging threats through advanced engineering, research, and technology development. This initiative encompasses exploitation and replication activities, operational rehearsal, exercise support, wargaming, counter-system development, and the integration and experimentation of advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities.

In this leadership role, you will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for delivering innovative technical solutions that strengthen national security and enhance Warfighter readiness. You will work closely with government stakeholders, technical experts, and program leadership to drive engineering excellence, manage complex technical efforts, and ensure successful execution of strategic objectives.

By joining this team, you will play a vital role in advancing the U.S. and its allies' ability to develop, integrate, and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your leadership will directly contribute to the development of future operational capabilities and mission success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting research, development, integration, and experimentation initiatives.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines, ensuring alignment with program objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership for architecture, systems engineering, Modeling & Simulation (M&S), and research and development efforts.
• Collaborate with government customers, program managers, and technical stakeholders to define priorities, mitigate risks, and deliver mission-focused capabilities.
• Oversee engineering execution throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, resource allocation, technical reviews, and performance management.
• Drive engineering best practices, quality standards, and continuous process improvement across the organization.
• Support operational rehearsal, experimentation, wargaming, and counter-system development through effective technical leadership.
• Foster innovation by identifying emerging technologies and integrating new capabilities into engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, organizational policies, and government standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while promoting a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a technical discipline such as:
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Architecture or Architectural Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Physics
  • Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences
  • Or another accredited engineering or technical discipline

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering, research and development, systems engineering, or technical integration teams.
• Experience managing complex technical programs supporting Department of Defense or other federal government customers.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Desired

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting Modeling & Simulation (M&S), digital engineering, experimentation, or wargaming initiatives.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and the systems development lifecycle.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams in Agile or iterative development environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience supporting defense modernization, emerging technologies, or advanced capability development efforts.

 

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$98,500-$206,800

CACI 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.