Director, Performance Excellence - Systems Engineering ...

Job Title: Director, Performance Excellence - Systems Engineering & Production Job Category: Project and Program Management 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 CACI Performance Excellence is a team of seasoned program management professionals who support, drive and oversee outstanding performance by CACIu2019s 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 u2013 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 manageru2019s 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 CACIu2019s 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: u2022 Support and oversee a portfolio of production programs and organizations, including program initiation milestone reviews, process assessments, program management reviews. u2022 Conduct independent assessments of program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, staffing, and customer satisfaction. u2022 Conduct deep-dive reviews for high-visibility or at-risk programs and present findings to senior and executive leadership. u2022 Evaluate gated lifecycle reviews (SRR, SAR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR) and production readiness. u2022 Apply systems engineering principles to requirements traceability, verification/validation, defect management, and Failure Review Boards (FRBs). u2022 Perform on-site evaluations to assess execution, manufacturing readiness, and process adherence. u2022 Assess supply chain, production planning, material management, logistics, and supplier performance impacts on program execution. u2022 Support quality processes including CARs, SCARs, CAPA, KPIs, and documentation (work instructions, travelers, technical manuals). u2022 Review program financial performance across Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and T&M contracts. u2022 Support capture and proposal color reviews and transition-to-execution planning. u2022 Recommend and help define new processes and process improvements. ________________________________________ Qualifications Required: u2022 Active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. Citizenship required u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Engineering required, Masteru2019s degree preferred u2022 12+ years leading large-scale DoD systems engineering, product development and production programs u2022 Ability to travel to multiple CACI sites as required u2022 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 u2022 Program Management Professional (PMP) certification u2022 Experience supporting ISR, SIGINT, RF, optical, or advanced communications systems. u2022 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, youu2019ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customeru2019s missions and driven by a higher purpose u2013 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. Youu2019ll 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 u2014 in your career and in our legacy. Your potential is limitless. So is ours. _________________________________________________________________________ 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: $144,900 - $318,700 _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._

Created: 2026-01-28