Director, High Potential Leadership Programs

Company: CACI
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Director, High Potential Leadership Programs Job Category: Human Resources Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: The Director, High Potential Leadership Programs leads the design, development, and delivery of Elevate@CACI , the enterprise’s high-potential leadership acceleration portfolio serving three distinct talent segments: identified successors for critical enterprise roles (Enterprise), high-potential mid-level leaders (Connection), and emerging leaders (NextGen). The Director shapes Elevate@CACI as a differentiated, high-impact portfolio of cohort-based experiences that integrate vertical development, 360 assessments, executive engagement, leadership coaching, and enterprise stretch assignments. The portfolio accelerates successor readiness, prepares high-potential leaders for expanded scope, increasing levels of complexity, and influence, and builds a robust pipeline of emerging talent equipped to step into future leadership roles. Responsibilities: Lead the strategic design and governance of Elevate@CACI (NextGen, Connection, Enterprise) Partner with VP Talent Development and VP HR Business Consulting to calibrate participant selection criteria and readiness expectations. Use talent review data to define program scope and focus Design high-impact, cohort-based experiences Engage ELT and senior executives as sponsors, speakers, and mentors Ensure participants build meaningful enterprise networks beyond their line of business or function Embed individual and group coaching experiences within each Elevate cohort Use 360s, assessments, and readiness data to personalize development focus Establish clear governance, selection criteria, and evaluation frameworks Track impact against readiness, mobility, retention, and leadership pipeline health Ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality execution of all cohorts Establish clear program plans, milestones, risks, and success metrics Track outcomes and continuously improve programs using feedback, data, and business results Measures of Success Elevated readiness levels for identified successors in critical enterprise roles Demonstrated mobility and cross-functional movement among participants Strong executive engagement and sponsorship across programs ?90% favorable participant experience scores Sustained high retention of high-potential leaders Qualifications: Required: 10 years in leadership development, talent acceleration, or executive development Demonstrated experience designing high-potential or executive acceleration programs Experience linking development strategy to succession planning Executive presence and strong stakeholder management capability Formal coaching certification and applied coaching experience Strong program governance and portfolio management skills Desired: Experience in complex, matrixed organizations Familiarity with succession planning frameworks and talent review processes Experience integrating 360 tools and executive assessments into development journeys - 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: $131,700 - $289,700 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.

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