Systems Engineer

About the role

CACI is seeking a motivated and mission-focused Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Springfield, Virginia. In a dynamic environment with evolving customer needs and operational priorities, success in this role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. CACI has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by The Washington Post, and our leadership continues to earn industry recognition through repeated Wash100 awards. We offer flexible benefits that support a healthy work-life balance. Support mission-critical operations across two geographically separated locations, delivering specialized communications to users worldwide Collaborate daily with Tier 1 operators, Tier 2 maintainers, customers, and mission partners in a fast-paced operational environment Serve as a primary point of contact for software deliveries, coordinating across multiple development teams and mission stakeholders Lead scheduling and deconfliction of mission-impacting activities to maintain operational continuity Drive improvements in engineering rigor and operational efficiency by identifying and implementing process enhancements

Responsibilities

• Review, schedule, and coordinate developer activities on operational systems to minimize mission impact
• Brief decision-makers on system readiness for software deliveries ahead of key milestones
• Develop and present monthly Program Management Review (PMR) content, highlighting accomplishments, progress, and risks
• Provide weekly status reports and summaries to customer stakeholders
• Review technical documentation and coordinate feedback to developers in support of recurring software releases
• Track, prioritize, and manage system issues and enhancement requests to ensure timely resolution
• Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc system performance analysis reports; identify trends and recommend improvements
• Support real-time operations by fielding after-hours anomaly calls, troubleshooting with operators, and escalating issues as needed
• Author, review, and publish operational and engineering guidance for internal teams and mission partners
• Collaborate with cross-site teams to improve system performance, reliability, and mission execution

Requirements

• Required:
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (eligibility for higher-level polygraph preferred)
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a mission operations environment with an understanding of high-tempo operational demands
• Familiarity with NRO System Integration Standards (NSIS), including milestones, documentation, and review processes
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent software deliveries
• Excellent communication, coordination, and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with configuration management and change management processes
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience supporting NRO missions)
• Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, including hardware, software, networking, databases, and virtualized environments
• Experience briefing customer leadership on system readiness and program status
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn, improve, and contribute to mission success
• Desired:
• Experience developing or maintaining Excel macros (e.g., Visual Basic for Applications - VBA)
• Familiarity with NRO and NGA ground and space systems
• Experience in system integration, software fielding, or operational test and evaluation environments
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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 :

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Additional Information

Job Title: Systems Engineer Job Category: Engineering 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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