Program Manager-Space
The posting names a Secret clearance.
About the role
Job Title: Program Manager-Space
Job Category: Project and Program Management
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
- * *
The Opportunity
Our space portfolio develops and provides high reliability electronics, sensors and data processing products that protect the warfighter, provide the nation’s decision and policy maker’s essential information for strategic and tactical planning and policy operations.
CACI's ARKA Group's Danbury Mission Technologies, the Program Manager is responsible for management of sophisticated Space programs to include successful delivery in accordance with cost, schedule, quality and technical performance requirements as governed by internal requirements and contractual flow-downs. The program manager leads the integrated product team to deliver a product of the highest quality and reliability. The program manager is the primary interface with the customer ensuring mission success.
Responsibilities
- Planning, direction, and control to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the program life cycle
- Effective management of a large size Integrated Product Team, resource planning, and financial execution
- Able to recognize and act on new business development opportunities
- Management, oversight and coaching to all direct program Cost Account Managers (CAMs)
- Working with other functional department leaders, defining, prioritizing, and developing program requirements and execution plans
- Managing and directing root cause and corrective efforts and failure review boards
- Responsible for all activities associated with large proposal preparation, proposal team performance, execution and OTD
- Lead monthly program reviews that identify EAC (estimate at completion) sustainment, financial and schedule performance, risk management burn down, root-cause and corrective action as well and continuous improvement
- Enforcing all processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle
- Understanding and implementing lean process improvement principles
- Interfacing with the Senior Leadership Team, General Management and external customers
- Supporting business development and portfolio managers to enhance sales and provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers
Required
- Bachelor's of science degree in engineering, finance or business management
- 5+ years of experience in the department of defense (DoD) and space industry
- 3 - 5 years direct Program Manager experience in managing NRE program development, hardware assembly, integration, and testing related to defense and space projects
- Significant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work (SOW) and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
- Knowledge of finance, contracts, Bill of Materials (BoM)/pricing, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
- High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with senior management
- Excellent program and time management skills are essential
- Solid understanding of Space Program Management logistics, technical data, and associated deliverables
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (we will consider candidates who have been debriefed within the past 24 months and who are able to be crossed over within 3 months).
Desired
- Advanced degree
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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
$113,200 - $237,800
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.
Copied from the listing CACI published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About CACI
CACI's space work: Orion and Moon base flight software and space vehicle engineering for NASA at Johnson Space Center, and space systems for the military.
Similar open roles

Vehicle Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027 (opens the job details)
Inversion Space · Flight Software · Playa Vista, California, United States· 1w agoDetails

Manager, Information Security Management (opens the job details)
SES · Software & IT · Bucharest, Romania· 1d agoDetails

Security Officer (opens the job details)
Blue Origin · Supply Chain · Greater Seattle Area· 2w agoDetails
$21.03–$29.44/hr
Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (opens the job details)
Lockheed Martin · Software & IT · Sunnyvale, CA, United States· 4d agoDetails
$25.18–$35.19/hr
Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Systems Engineer II) (opens the job details)
Sierra Space · Launch & Ops · Louisville, CO, United States· 4mo agoDetails
$94,090–$129,394.75/yr
Experienced in Programs & Business?
Space employers come to us looking for a particular skill, location or credential. Leave your details one time, at no cost, and we put you forward when a role matches, never without your yes.
CACI openings, sent to your inbox
Each week we send what CACI posted since the last email, with comparable openings at other space companies. No cost, and you can stop it with one click.
Hiring for CACI? Feature this role to get a marked Featured slot above the lists and the lead place in the weekly job email for 30 days. Pricing:$99 for a single role, or $299 to cover every role you have open. To see who else is hiring your disciplines and at what pay, read the monthly space hiring brief.