Subject Matter Expert (SME) Manager I

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

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) Manager I to provide executive-level leadership for complex defense modeling and simulation programs supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center. As an SME-level manager, you will serve as a principal authority responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operations across multiple departments and locations. This position requires an exceptional leader who can formulate strategic policies, manage daily operations at scale, plan the use of materials and human resources, and provide expert oversight for mission-critical national security programs supporting multi-domain operations. This role typically manages through subordinate supervisors and requires demonstrated expertise in leading large, geographically distributed teams supporting critical DoD missions.

By joining this team, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the U.S. and our allies’ ability to develop and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your work will help ensure Warfighter readiness and the realization of future capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate operations across multiple departments and geographically distributed locations while formulating strategic policies and managing daily operations

• Provide executive program management for Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) and Task Orders, ensuring seamless integration and execution with no negative impact on cost, schedule, or performance

• Oversee preparation of Technical Direction Management Plans (TDMPs), monthly status reports, quarterly program reviews, and action item tracking

• Manage cost performance and financial systems including eCRAFT Enterprise utilization, funds/man-hours reporting, and WAWF invoice submissions

• Direct personnel management and workforce operations, ensuring security compliance, mandatory training completion within 30 days, and backfilling vacant positions within 30 calendar days

• Serve as single point of authority for Government leadership (KO, COR) while coordinating with ESI Directorate on facilities, security, safety, property transfers, cybersecurity, and material purchasing

• Lead organizational planning and resource allocation including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Government Furnished Property (GFP), material/equipment estimates, and project risk management

• Maintain effective Quality Control (QC) program ensuring services comply with PWS requirements and Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) standards

• Coordinate technology transfer programs including CRADAs, Educational Partnership Agreements, and work collaboratively with contractors, Government partners, system primes/OEMs, and industry vendors

• Manage program operations through subordinate supervisors while addressing overall contract management and contracting issues

• Oversee transition-in and transition-out phases ensuring seamless knowledge transfer, proper GFP maintenance, and no disruption to vital Government business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher in technical field (Computer, Electrical,  Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics and all other engineering majors), Environmental Engineering, Architectural, Civil, Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences.

• 10 years of experience

• 15 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. is highly valued.

• Experience with Army or DoD modeling and simulation programs

• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Experience supporting C5ISR or DEVCOM programs

• Experience with Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) environments

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

• Experience with eCRAFT Enterprise system for cost reporting

• Strong knowledge of cost performance management systems

• Experience with Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) requirements

• Experience supporting INDOPACOM or other Combatant Commands

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

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.