Senior Program Operations Manager

Job Title: Senior Program Operations Manager Job Category: Project and Program Management Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Senior Program Operations Lead to support a large and growing DOD program focused on Counter-UAS mission support located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is a hybrid role. This role reports directly to the Program Manager and serves as the PM’s operational lead across the contract. The selected candidate will help keep the program running smoothly by overseeing high-volume procurement, logistics, customer deliverables, program reporting, and special operations-related projects that require focused attention and quick execution. This is a high-visibility role for someone who can bring structure, accountability, and follow-through to a fast-moving mission environment. The right candidate is comfortable working across technical teams, operations staff, dispersed work locations, and government stakeholders to solve problems, lead urgent operational efforts, and keep execution moving. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day program operations across procurement, logistics, customer reporting, deliverable tracking, and special operations-related projects. • Coordinate across managers, team-level Program Specialists, and government stakeholders to connect team-level needs with contract-wide operations support. • Manage a high-volume procurement operation supporting a large, fast-moving DoD program, with a focus on speed, accuracy, visibility, and customer satisfaction. • Maintain accurate procurement and material delivery data to support financial forecasting, delivery tracking, and customer reporting. • Own the monthly Program Management Review package, including action items, deliverables, key metrics, risks, and customer-facing updates. • Take ownership of special projects assigned by the Program Manager, particularly urgent or high-priority operational efforts that cut across procurement, logistics, staffing, reporting, process improvement, or customer support. • Lead CPARS and past performance data collection to ensure program accomplishments, metrics, and supporting documentation are current and ready for customer reporting or proposal use. • Supervise and develop operations staff, setting clear expectations and building a responsive, accountable support team. • Support operational coordination across a dispersed workforce, ensuring program support remains consistent across teams, locations, and mission areas. • Identify operational risks, recommend mitigation plans, and drive corrective actions when issues arise. • Build strong working relationships with the government customer by anticipating needs, communicating clearly, and resolving issues quickly. Qualifications: Required: • BA/BS and 10+ years of related experience, or MA/MS and 5+ years of related experience. • Active TS/SCI security clearance. • Experience managing DOD program operations across procurement, logistics, travel, financial coordination, customer deliverables, and reporting. • Experience supporting CPFF and T&M contract execution, including operational coordination, financial tracking, and reporting. • Experience supervising operations, PMO, or program support staff and coordinating support across dispersed teams, locations, or mission areas. • Strong understanding of DOD procurement, contract deliverables, and customer reporting requirements. • Ability to manage competing priorities, urgent requests, and high-volume workflows while communicating clearly with government customers and internal leaders. Desired: • PMP certification strongly preferred. • Master’s degree in a related field. • Experience supporting Counter-UAS, electronic systems, or other defense technology programs. • Familiarity with CPARS, past performance documentation, and recompete preparation. • Experience improving processes across procurement, finance, onboarding, logistics, or program support functions. • Experience developing, tracking, and delivering CDRLs. • Comfortable working in a fast-growth environment where processes are being built. - 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: $105,100 - 231,100 USD 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. Click on Search Jobs to find and apply to CACI openings.