Technical Director - AI/ML

Technical Director - AI/ML

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 7/31/2025

The Opportunity:
We seek a Technical Leader to spearhead AI adoption across CACI's US Operations. This role will bridge AI technologies with business needs, collaborating across teams to identify opportunities and create initiatives for AI solution development and deployment. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with strong communication skills, able to understand complex business problems across markets and leverage both internal and customer funding to drive AI solutions from concept to deployment. The goal is to accelerate AI use company-wide, creating repeatable technology solutions that enhance efficiency and competitive advantage throughout the US Operations portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Active Cross-functional Collaboration: Proactively engage with internal teams across various markets to understand their unique challenges and opportunities for AI integration.
• Hands-on AI Opportunity Identification: Through direct engagement with stakeholders, identify areas where AI can drive efficiency, innovation, and value.
• Dynamic AI Application: Determine the most suitable AI technologies and approaches for specific business problems.
• Education and Advocacy: Communicate the potential of AI to stakeholders, organizing workshops, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations to foster a culture of AI adoption and innovation.
• Engagement: Actively coordinate between technical teams and business units, ensuring regular touchpoints and open communication channels to drive successful implementation of AI initiatives.
• Continuous Learning: Proactively stay updated on emerging AI technologies and their potential applications across different industries, sharing insights regularly with the broader organization.
• Outcome Measurement: Actively develop and track metrics in partnership with stakeholders to measure the success and impact of AI implementations across the business.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• 10+ years of technical leadership experience - leading development / deployment of solutions to operational environment
• 3+ years hands-on experience deploying advanced analytical capabilities, including machine learning (ML) models, to operational environments
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, or related technical discipline. Advanced degree is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to proactively explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences and foster cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
• Understanding of AI concepts and their business applications, with an ability to quickly learn and understand new technologies and their potential applications
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess the impact and feasibility of AI solutions on a business
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• There is no clearance requirement to begin employment. As a requirement of continued employment you will be required to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

• Experience providing operational AI workloads to the public sector
• Experience supporting capture development including shaping, solutioning, and / or reviews
• Experience deploying AI workloads to the cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP)
• Active TS/SCI, TS, or Secret Security clearance

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$124,900-$274,800

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.