Director, Business Development – Space

CACI International Inc

. Drive growth for CACI’s Space Line of Business portfolio generating over $1.3B in annual revenue .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $137,400 - $302,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive strategic leadership in the Space and Intelligence sectors, with a strong focus on pipeline management, business development, and fostering partnerships with government stakeholders. Proficient in software development, particularly in Python, C++, and C, while leveraging CRM and ERP tools to drive organizational objectives.

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Strategic Leadership ExperiencePipeline ManagementBusiness DevelopmentActive Top Secret ClearanceSoftware Development Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Pipeline ManagementSoftware DevelopmentGround Enterprise CommsSatellite Ground ProcessingRF SystemsPythonC++CAcquisition IntegrationLong-Range Planning

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationInfluenceRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGovWinCostPointUnanetSAPAtlassian Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Space ForceDepartment of WarIntelligence CommunityUSG Opportunity Management SystemsDigital Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth for CACI’s Space Line of Business portfolio generating over $1.3B in annual revenue
Lead pipeline development, including seeding, shaping, and winning business
Build and foster trusted partnerships across the U.S. Space Force, Department of War, and Intelligence Community
Oversee strategy and business development to meet or exceed targeted P&L requirements across licensed software and bespoke development portfolios
Cultivate relationships with government stakeholders, Program Acquisition Executive Offices, and Intelligence Community customers
Shape future acquisitions by discerning customer needs
Expand software development services from the Intelligence Community into the broader Department of Defense
Champion digital modernization initiatives
Lead long-range planning, pipeline development, and backlog generation
Guide proposal strategies and color team reviews
Identify and shape new hardware and software offerings by analyzing geopolitical sentiment, customer priorities, CACI investments, and emerging technologies
Use influence and cross-functional leadership to drive organizational objectives in a matrixed environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of strategic leadership experience in the Space and Intelligence sectors
Proven track record collaborating with customers and internal cross-functional stakeholders to win new business
Experience with Ground Enterprise Comms, Ground Enterprise Systems, Special Comms Missions, Launch & Range Enterprise
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Proven mastery of pipeline management and long-range planning
Experience navigating USG Opportunity Management Systems, including SAM.gov, ARC, and NSTXL SpEC
Proficiency with CRM, pipeline, and ERP tools including Salesforce, GovWin, CostPoint, Unanet, and SAP (desired)
Strong engineering background with foundational knowledge in Satellite Ground processing, RF systems, software development using Python, C++, and C, and Atlassian suite agile management tools (desired)
Familiarity with acquisition integration and inorganic growth (desired)
Up to 25% local travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits
Competitive compensation
Learning and development opportunities