Senior SATCOM Specialist

About the role

• Job Title: Senior SATCOM Specialist
• Job Category: Engineering
• 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

The Opportunity

CACI has an immediate opportunity for a SATCOM Specialist to support the United States Space Forces Command S6 in INDOPACOM. As a SATCOM Specialist you will have the opportunity to provide subject matter expertise in satellite communications for the Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI) team.

This position directly enables Joint Force operations across the Indo-Pacific theater by ensuring resilient, secure, and mission-effective satellite communications. This specialist is responsible for developing, assessing, and enhancing both military (MILSAT) and commercial satellite (COMSAT) communication architectures to provide robust, mission-ready capabilities that support operational and strategic objectives.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join our Team! This position is located at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu.

Responsibilities

Blue Force SATCOM Architecture Development

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive SATCOM architecture “site picture” for blue forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, integrating both MILSAT and COMSAT assets.
• Continuously update architectural overviews to reflect new capabilities, changing operational environments, and updated requirements.

Operational SATCOM Assessment

• Collaborate closely with the USINDOPACOM SATCOM office, INDOPACOM service component staffs, Space Command Staff, S4S and CSpOC, DISA, and the Regional SATCOM Support Centers (RSSC) to assess, validate, and refine theater-wide SATCOM requirements in line with vetted operational demands.
• Ensure alignment between communications capabilities and existing/future mission needs.
• Coordinate with cyber operations staff on SATCOM cybersecurity, defensive measures, and cyber-physical resilience

Capability Research and Recommendations

• Conduct thorough research and technical analysis on emerging SATCOM technologies, trends, and assets (both military and commercial).
• Develop forward-looking recommendations for procurement, integration, or enhancement of SATCOM capabilities to support evolving theater operations.
• Prepare and present findings, briefings, and decision papers to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in satellite communications planning, coordination, or system management—preferably within military, government, or high-security commercial environments.
• In-depth technical knowledge of MILSAT and COMSAT systems, including architecture principles and component capabilities.
• Proven ability to analyze operational requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience collaborating with USINDOPACOM or in Indo-Pacific defense planning.
• Familiarity with blue force tracking/architecture tools and situational awareness platforms.
• Experience briefing or advising senior leadership on technical communications issues or architectures.
• Knowledge of future trends in satellite communication, resilience measures, and emerging commercial SATCOM markets.
• 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is

$94,800 - $199,100