The Opportunity:

Join CACI as a Deputy Program Manager supporting the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program—an exciting, mission‑driven effort advancing the next generation of satellite ground capabilities.

The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) contract provides prototype and operational satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), and support services. The contract performs satellite ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development, integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) supports the Program Manager in daily execution of the HADES program, spanning ground systems, hybrid‑cloud environments, engineering sustainment, and mission operations. This role provides operational leadership and cross‑functional coordination across engineering, software, cybersecurity, logistics, and mission support teams. The DPM ensures program alignment with customer requirements, performance objectives, and integrated schedule commitments, contributes to risk, performance, and reporting accuracy and plays a key role in maintaining day‑to‑day program health, and helps maintain strong customer relationships and communication channels.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates daily program execution across all HADES PWS elements including engineering, cybersecurity, sustainment, ground systems integration, and operations.

• Supports Program Manager in managing cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risks, and technical integration activities.

• Maintains program performance tracking, reporting accuracy, and updates to integrated master schedules and program documentation.

• Facilitates cross functional collaboration among engineering, software sustainment, logistics, cybersecurity, and mission support teams.

• Assists in contract transition execution, operational readiness activities, and sustained service delivery across all HADES task areas.

• Ensures alignment between technical teams and customer objectives by supporting daily interactions, working groups, and decision forums.

• Supports Program Manager in preparing status briefings, risk reviews, leadership updates, and customer deliverables.

• Serves as secondary authority for program direction and act on behalf of the Program Manager during absences or surge periods.

• Contributes to system availability tracking, mission operations support readiness, and compliance with HADES performance requirements. 

Qualifications:
Required: 

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility

• 7+ years of experience supporting or leading complex DoD or Intelligence Community programs involving ground systems, operations, engineering, or cloud based capabilities

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams in engineering, software sustainment, cybersecurity, and logistics environments

• Demonstrated ability to manage performance tracking, integrated schedules, risk processes, and technical coordination activities

• Successful track record in supporting contract transitions, operational readiness preparations, or service delivery management

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to support daily government interaction

Desired:

• PMP certification or equivalent program management training

• Familiarity with hybrid cloud ground architectures, mission system availability requirements, or cross domain mission operations frameworks

• Experience supporting integrated product teams or deputy level leadership roles for large government programs

• Skill in developing program documentation, preparing executive briefings, and supporting customer meetings and reviews

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: