Title: 1) Deputy Program Manager; 2) Program Manager
Company: 1) CACI International Inc.; 2) Ursa Space Systems Inc.
Location: Evans, Georgia, United States
Kevin D. Ames, Deputy Program Manager at CACI International Inc. and Program Manager at Ursa Space Systems Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in Information Technology and Program Management.
Mr. Ames has established himself in the intelligence and information technology sectors, with a career spanning more than 25 years marked by a progression through military, government and corporate environments. His expertise, which encompasses intelligence analysis, physical security, counterinsurgency, program management and people management, has earned him recognition as an expert in both people and asset management.
Currently, Mr. Ames has served as a deputy program manager at CACI International Inc. since 2024. His role involves managing a contract involving approximately 145 personnel across Georgia, Virginia, Florida, and Colorado. His responsibilities include overseeing the various moving parts of a large-scale project, managing a robust program budget and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to clients. He is also tasked with recruiting and coordinating with all functions within the organization to fully staff and operate the program, while communicating with managers to secure necessary resources for client intelligence delivery and proactively identifying and resolving potential problems, such as attrition. Mr. Ames is also dedicated to developing analysts’ skills by creating programs to enhance their capabilities and engaging with client representatives to understand evolving needs, translating feedback into actionable requirements.
Apart from his contributions at CACI International Inc., Mr. Ames has held the position of program manager at Ursa Space Systems since 2025. As a recognized leader, he has become well-known for his ability to connect with others on a personal level, communicate effectively and build trust. Colleagues often describe him as approachable, insightful, and highly effective in personnel management.
Before these roles, Mr. Ames was an embed operations manager at Sibylline Ltd., a London-based corporate intelligence firm, from 2023 to 2024. There, he managed contracts with high-profile clients like Apple, Netflix and Discord, focusing on asset protection consulting. Among his most notable achievements was leading the four-month onboarding process to secure Discord as a client. Mr. Ames conducted numerous stakeholder meetings to understand their needs and expectations, then translated those insights into detailed requirements that ensured all criteria were met.
Mr. Ames found success as a SIGINT mission lead at Tactica Solutions LLC between 2022 and 2023. He also served as a mission coordinator at OPS Consulting LLC from 2018 to 2022. Earlier in his civilian career, Mr. Ames worked as a senior analyst at Radiance Technologies, a leading contractor in the defense and space manufacturing sector, starting in 2016.
Following his military service in 2015, Mr. Ames briefly transitioned into fitness training as a certified personal trainer at Evans Fitness Club and Big Vanilla Athletic Club. In these roles, he applied his leadership skills in guiding individuals toward achieving their health goals.
Mr. Ames’s professional journey began with his enlistment in the U.S. Army in 1998. His military career included serving as a Korean linguist and intelligence analyst after studying at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. Mr. Ames retired from the U.S. Army in 2015 and spent several years as a certified personal trainer before pivoting into program management.
A graduate of South High School in Springfield, Ohio, in 1995, Mr. Ames later acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree in intelligence studies with a focus on geographic information systems from American Military University in 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Applied Leadership and Management from Arizona State University in 2020. In addition to his degrees, Mr. Ames holds a project management professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Inc. and a Six Sigma yellow belt certification from the Council for Six Sigma Certification.
Mr. Ames is an active member of industry-related organizations, including PMI and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Beyond his professional pursuits, he has demonstrated civic-mindedness through support for charitable athletic events, such as the Multiple Sclerosis Ride and other athletic events benefiting charities.
Looking ahead, Mr. Ames plans to pursue a doctorate in management and consulting while continuing to advance professionally toward greater responsibility in financials and budgeting within program management roles. He also envisions financing and managing a gym, combining his passion for leadership with personal interests. Widely regarded for his approachable nature, clarity in communication, and excellence in people management, Mr. Ames remains committed to driving organizational success through openness, insightfulness and effective leadership.
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