Senior Business Development Manager – Space

CACI International Inc

. Drive growth for CACI’s Space Line of Business Sensemaking division, supporting a space portfolio generating over $1.3B in annual revenue .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,600 - $252,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in the Space and Intelligence sectors, with a focus on pipeline management, business development, and digital modernization initiatives. Possesses technical expertise in satellite ground systems and bespoke software development, complemented by strong relationships within the U.S. Space Force and Intelligence Community.

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Strategic Leadership ExperiencePipeline ManagementDigital Modernization ExpertiseCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Expertise in Satellite Ground Systems

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Hard Skills

Pipeline ManagementLong-Range PlanningSoftware Development (Python, C++, C)Satellite Ground SystemsDigital ModernizationAcquisition IntegrationGround Enterprise CommsGround Enterprise SystemsSpecial Comms MissionsLaunch & Range Enterprise

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationInfluenceRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGovWinCostPointUnanetSAPAtlassian Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Space SectorIntelligence CommunityU.S. Space ForceGovernment StakeholdersProgram Acquisition Executive Offices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth for CACI’s Space Line of Business Sensemaking division, supporting a space 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 sustain and 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
Discern customer needs and proactively shape future acquisitions
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 aligned with customers and executive leadership
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
Partner with engineering teams and engage technical customers on architectures and mission-ready solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ 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
Existing customer relationships and strong network in the Space and Intelligence Community
Technical expertise in digital modernization, satellite ground systems, and scaling bespoke software into mission-ready applications
Proficiency with CRM, pipeline, and ERP tools including Salesforce, GovWin, CostPoint, Unanet, and SAP
Strong engineering background with foundational knowledge of satellite ground processing, RF systems, software development (Python, C++, C), and Atlassian suite
Familiarity with acquisition integration and inorganic growth
Willingness to travel up to 50%

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