Return on Investment Specialist

Job Title: Return on Investment SpecialistJob Category: Finance and AccountingTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *The Opportunity:Join the CACI team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is hiring Return on Investment (ROI) Specialists on a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. This role is responsible for cost-benefit analysis, producing readiness metrics and analyzing and evaluating financial and strategic returns while applying provide ROI methodologies to ensure that every resource delivers measurable, mission-aligned results. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.Responsibilities:Evaluates financial, strategic, operational, and mission-capability returns on major defense investments supporting irregular warfare, information operations, and psychological operations.Leads enterprise-level assessment of vendor performance, delivery effectiveness, and mission outcomes to determine whether contracted support achieves intended operational effects.Develops and applies advanced ROI frameworks that measure both tangible and intangible outcomes, including behavioral influence, operational reach, deterrence value, partner-force impact, campaign effectiveness, and strategic messaging effects.Coordinates across Combatant Commands, Service components, interagency partners, and vendor teams to assess irregular warfare and information-related capabilities in support of Department of War priorities.Provides senior-level analysis of how investments improve readiness, operational tempo, campaign integration, and effectiveness across irregular warfare and operations in the information environment.Designs innovative evaluation models to assess the cost of conflict, influence operations, psychological effects, adversary behavior, and non-kinetic mission impact where traditional financial metrics are insufficient.Assesses vendor delivery against contractual requirements, performance standards, operational objectives, and desired mission effects; identifies gaps, risks, and corrective actions.Applies private-sector financial practices, acquisition reform principles, and lifecycle cost analysis to improve investment decisions and reduce total cost of ownership.Routinely briefs executive leadership, general officer staff, and senior government stakeholders on complex mission outcomes, investment effectiveness, vendor performance, and recommended courses of action.Translates lessons learned, operational data, and campaign assessments into actionable recommendations that inform future investments, acquisition strategy, and operational planning.Operates with a high degree of independence, exercising expert judgment on complex problems where analysis may be ambiguous, incomplete, or dependent on non-traditional measures of effectiveness.Qualifications:Required: Active TS/SCI security clearanceBachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, statistics, operations research, national security studies, or a related field12+ years of progressive experience in strategic analysis, ROI assessment, performance evaluation, operational assessment, cost-benefit analysis, or corporate-level statisticsExpert knowledge of ROI methodologies, measures of effectiveness, measures of performance, lifecycle cost analysis, and mission-impact assessmentProven ability to evaluate vendor performance, contract delivery, and mission support effectiveness against strategic and operational objectivesExperience developing assessment frameworks for non-kinetic, influence-based, behavioral, or information-related effectsDemonstrated ability to brief executive leaders, general officer staff, and senior government officials on complex findings and recommended future actionsAbility to synthesize financial, operational, intelligence, and mission-performance data into clear decision-quality analysisExperience operating independently in complex, high-visibility environments with senior stakeholder engagement and enterprise-level impactDesired:Active PMP certificationMaster’s degree in business, finance, operations research, national security, strategic studies, data analytics, or related disciplinePrior experience supporting USCENTCOM or another Combatant Command in an irregular warfare, information operations, PSYOP, assessment, or investment-analysis roleExperience supporting Department of Defense acquisition, program management, or vendor-performance evaluationFamiliarity with campaign assessment, influence assessment, behavioral analytics, operational design, and information advantage conceptsExperience working with inter-agency, joint, coalition, or partner-force stakeholdersAdvanced proficiency with data visualization, statistical analysis, dashboard development, or executive decision-support toolsDemonstrated mastery of psychological operations, irregular warfare, information operations, and operations in the information environmentExpert knowledge of ROI methodologies, measures of effectiveness, measures of performance, lifecycle cost analysis, and mission-impact assessmentProven ability to evaluate vendor performance, contract delivery, and mission support effectiveness against strategic and operational objectivesExperience developing assessment frameworks for non-kinetic, influence-based, behavioral, or information-related effectsDemonstrated ability to brief executive leaders, general officer staff, and senior government officials on complex findings and recommended future actionsAbility to synthesize financial, operational, intelligence, and mission-performance data into clear decision-quality analysisExperience operating independently in complex, high-visibility environments with senior stakeholder engagement and enterprise-level impact-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: $90,800 - $199,700CACI 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.Department:Finance