Director, Performance Excellence Systems Engineering & Production

CACI Performance Excellence is a team of seasoned program management professionals who support drive and oversee outstanding performance by CACIs 400 customer-facing program.

PX engages with programs throughout their lifetime from pre-award to program shutdown. We help identify prevent and resolve performance issues insisting on transparency escalating bad news and collaborating on solutions.
Through active engagement with program managers we drive improvements in management and execution consistency tools data processes and guidance. We help programs gain maximum value with the least burden and represents the program managers perspective as processes guidance and tools are developed.
PX is looking for a Director Program Management experienced in managing systems engineering production programs. The director will provide senior-level oversight and independent evaluation of complex Department of Defense (DoD) programs within CACIs technology development and production portfolio. This internal consulting role supports disciplined program execution across systems engineering product development production and delivery for RF communications optical communications CuX systems and SIGINT programs.
The Director operates with broad autonomy and partners with executive leadership program management engineering operations finance contracts and capture teams to ensure cost schedule technical and quality objectives are achieved from capture through production.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will leverage skills and expertise described in the Qualifications section to perform the following duties:
Support and oversee a portfolio of production programs and organizations including program initiation milestone reviews process assessments program management reviews.
Conduct independent assessments of program execution including cost schedule technical performance quality staffing and customer satisfaction.
Conduct deep-dive reviews for high-visibility or at-risk programs and present findings to senior and executive leadership.
Evaluate gated lifecycle reviews (SRR SAR PDR CDR TRR PRR) and production readiness.
Apply systems engineering principles to requirements traceability verification/validation defect management and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
Perform on-site evaluations to assess execution manufacturing readiness and process adherence.
Assess supply chain production planning material management logistics and supplier performance impacts on program execution.
Support quality processes including CARs SCARs CAPA KPIs and documentation (work instructions travelers technical manuals).
Review program financial performance across Fixed Price Cost Plus and T&M contracts.
Support capture and proposal color reviews and transition-to-execution planning.
Recommend and help define new processes and process improvements.

Qualifications
Required:
Active TS/SCI clearance U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelors degree in Engineering required Masters degree preferred
12 years leading large-scale DoD systems engineering product development and production programs
Ability to travel to multiple CACI sites as required
Demonstrates mission focus integrity sound judgment executive presence enterprise thinking team player ability to influence without authority and commitment to developing leaders while driving disciplined execution.
Desired
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience supporting ISR SIGINT RF optical or advanced communications systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of MBSE 3D CAD FEA FMEA/PFMEA CICD and modern software development methodologies.

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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: