CACI
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional services, Information technology |
| Predecessor | California Analysis Center, Inc.; Consolidated Analysis Center, Inc. |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Founder | Herb Karr, Harry Markowitz |
| Headquarters | Northern Virginia , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Michael A. Daniels (Chairman), John Mengucci (President and CEO) |
| Products | IT solutions, consulting services |
Number of employees | 23,000 |
| Website | www |
CACI International Inc.—initially known as California Analysis Center, Inc. and later as Consolidated Analysis Center, Inc.—is a global American company specializing in professional services and information technology, with its headquarters located in Northern Virginia. The firm primarily serves the United States federal government, catering to sectors such as the defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare.[1][2][3][4]
Established in 1962 by Herb Karr and Harry Markowitz, CACI has expanded to employ roughly 23,000 personnel worldwide.[5] The company’s core business revolves around providing cutting-edge IT solutions and consulting services that support critical national security objectives.
Trading publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CACI, the firm is included in prominent indexes such as the Fortune 1000, Russell 2000, and S&P MidCap 400.[5] In fiscal year 2017, CACI reported revenues totaling US$4.35 billion, with operating income reaching US$297.3 million and net income at US$163.7 million.[6] Leadership is spearheaded by Chairman Michael A. Daniels alongside President and CEO John Mengucci, who oversee the company’s strategic direction and worldwide operations.
CACI’s distinct market position stems from its deep expertise in defense and intelligence IT solutions combined with robust government partnerships. Its organizational framework supports a broad array of products and services designed to adapt to shifting federal agency demands.
20th century
Founded in 1962 by Herb Karr together with Harry Markowitz—who departed RAND Corporation to commercialize the SIMSCRIPT simulation programming language—CACI went public six years later in 1968. The company’s original name was "California Analysis Center, Incorporated," which was modified in 1967 to "Consolidated Analysis Center, Incorporated." By 1973, the acronym CACI itself became the official corporate name to better align with customer familiarity.
The UK subsidiary, CACI Limited, was launched in 1975.
21st century
In February 2020, CACI enhanced its executive team by appointing Daniel Walsh—a former White House staff member—as corporate strategic adviser and senior vice president. In April 2022, the company received the prestigious Gold Edison Award for its DarkBlue platform, a data analytics solution focused on dark web intelligence that underscores CACI’s commitment to innovation.
Acquisitions
CACI’s expansion strategy has largely relied on acquiring information technology firms to broaden its market footprint and global reach. Significant acquisitions include:
- 2003: Premier Technology Group, Inc.
- 2004: MTL Systems, Inc., CMS Information Services, Inc., American Management Systems (Defense and Intelligence Group)
- 2005–2007: National Security Research, Inc., Information Systems Support, Inc., AlphaInsight Corp., Institute for Quality Management, The Wexford Group International, Athena Innovative Solutions, Areté Software Ltd (CACI Ltd.), Dragon Development Corporation
- 2008–2010: SoftSmart Ltd, EzGov Europe, Monitor Media, SystemWare, Inc., TechniGraphics, Inc., Applied Systems Research
- 2011–2013: Pangia Technologies LLC, Paradigm Holdings Inc., Advanced Programs Group LLC, Delta Solutions and Technologies Inc., Tomorrow Communications, Emergint Technologies Inc., IDL Solutions Inc., Six3 Systems Inc.
- 2015–2017: Rockshore Group Ltd (CACI Ltd.), L-3 National Security Solutions Inc., Purple Secure Systems (CACI Ltd.), Stream:20 (CACI Ltd.), Spargonet (CACI Ltd.), Mapmechanics (CACI Ltd.)
- 2018–2019: CSRA LLC (Systems Engineering and Acquisition Services Business Unit from General Dynamics), LGS Innovations ($750 million acquisition), MooD International Software Limited (CACI Ltd.), Deep3 (CACI Ltd.), Next Century Corporation
- 2021–2024: Bluestone Analytics, Bitweave Ltd (CACI Ltd.), Cyber-Duck Ltd (CACI Ltd.), Applied Insight, Azure Summit Technology
These targeted acquisitions have reinforced CACI’s leadership position across defense contracting, intelligence solutions, and digital transformation arenas.
Internal growth
CACI's SIMSCRIPT software suite saw advancements in its object-oriented features and broadened its reach by entering a new area of government contracts: the Space sector.
Abu Ghraib
On June 9, 2004, a group of 256 Iraqi plaintiffs initiated legal action against CACI International and Titan Corporation (currently L-3 Services) in a U.S. federal court, alleging CACI's involvement in the Abu Ghraib prisoner mistreatment. As of 2024, the case remains active, with CACI's several motions to dismiss having been rejected and a federal jury currently evaluating the company's responsibility regarding torture allegations concerning three Iraqi detainees. In November 2024, the jury awarded damages totaling $42 million to the claimants.
A 2017 article published by The Washington Post featured testimonies from former detainees providing evidence that connected CACI to the abuses. These persistent legal disputes have affected CACI's public image and highlight potential liabilities inherent in its government contracting operations.
Competitors
CACI faces competition from prominent firms that differ according to specific market segments, including Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capgemini, Infosys, Leidos, and Science Applications International Corporation. These organizations vie for contracts across federal services, IT consulting, and defense sectors.
See also
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- 1962 establishments in Virginia
- American companies established in 1962
- Business intelligence companies
- Companies based in Reston, Virginia
- Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
- Defense companies of the United States
- Information technology consulting firms of the United States
- Companies in the S&P 400
- Companies of the United States by year of establishment