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Software Project Lead

CACI
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

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Software Project Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

You will lead software development project teams for the Sponsor's Mission Critical Systems in support of customer objectives.  You will communicate status with the customer PMs which includes bi-weekly quad charts and monthly reports.  In this very dynamic environment, you will keep the team and customer informed of the requirements and objectives needed to successfully exceed expectations. 



Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for managing the requirements, scrums, release schedule, documentation, etc.   Your experience with agile methodology, scrum, JIRA, and Confluence would be a needed asset. An understanding of the customer A&A process would be a plus.


Qualifications:

Required: 
* Top Secret/Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with required Polygraph.
5 years experience in the following:
* Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s)
* Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
*Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
*Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations.
*Allocate real-time process and error budgets to systems and subsystem components.
*Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
*Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan.
*Develop system design solutions that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis.
*Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structures, work packages, and the integrated master plan.
*Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
*Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
*Derive an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred, and implied as essential to system effectiveness from system requirements.
*Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable.
*Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers.






Desired:


Quantum algorithms/engineering

Zero-Trust engineering
AWS/Cloud

Agile engineering
Hardware engineering

Software engineering

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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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. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200

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.

Salary : $94,400 - $198,200

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