CrossBeam Product Line Product Director (Executive Director)
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Job Title: CrossBeam Product Line Product Director (Executive Director) Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local - * * ## The Opportunity CACI is seeking a CrossBeam Product Line Product Director (Executive Director), Optical Communications division who will provide leadership in our flagship space optical communications product portfolio, reporting to the Vice President of Optical Communications.
CACI’s optical communications technologies help customers move mission-critical through space. The Executive Director will lead the most advanced free-space optical laser communication solutions available today. ## Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the CrossBeam product family, CACI’s flagship line of small, lightweight optical communications terminals.
You will be expected to deliver to the CrossBeam production schedules, and to deliver year-over-year growth in the product family market space. You’ll also be responsible for actively driving and participating in new business pursuits to accelerate portfolio growth; executing and delivering significant backlog on time and at budget. You will oversee the efforts of engineers, production staff, and program managers.
You will be expected to establish and cultivate strong internal and external relationships focused on success of the CrossBeam enterprise. ## More About the Role - Assessing technology and capability gaps along with identifying innovative solutions to address them, develop technology roadmaps, identify and manage technical investments needed to grow the business, engage on program growth and new business capture activities, establish relationships with strategic partners, and help to identify and cultivate technical talent within the organization. - Meeting and exceeding all CrossBeam production commitments quarter over quarter and year over year.
Responsibilities include leading the development of the annual operating and capital plans and budgets. - Nurtures, develops, and introduces technical innovations in professional practices and strives to assure consistent excellence in customer support.
Assesses future needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities. - The Director ensures that the organization is structured and staffed to fully meet the needs of its respective business and clients and ensure the retention of the latter and generate optimum revenues and profit to CACI. - The Director is fully accountable for the performance of his/her organization.
He/she is responsible for all aspects of people leadership and management within his/her organization. ## Required - Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. - Minimum 15 years' experience in the following areas: program leadership and customer facing engagement in aerospace and/or defense product development and manufacturing. - Proven experience leading a high-tech development and manufacturing teams. - Working knowledge of DoD and/or Federal procurement practices. - Must show experience managing large diverse teams of employees, complex programs and portfolios, managing customer and employee expectations; and driving creative solutions to meet or resolve operational issues. - Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and the ability to work collegially as a contributing member of a strong leadership team. - Ability to setup and drive customer meetings, work with capture teams to negotiate agreements and partnerships with competitors, drive solutions and pricing strategies; build and sustain favorable customer relationships. - Experience working in a matrix organization and managing direct and indirect structures. ## Desired - Advanced degree in technical or business discipline. - ## 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 $168,200-$370,000 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.
From CACI's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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