Project Manager

About the role

CACI is looking for a Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Optical & Photonic Systems team -- we are expanding! With a core technology base that includes high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, our laser communications technology is helping NASA provide high-definition video from the International Space Station, and to explore asteroids 250 million miles away. Do you have a passion for innovation? Apply now and join the team!

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) utilizing MS Project.
• Maximize program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Work with team members to define, baseline, and manage work scope.
• Implement Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for assigned projects.
• Provide baseline budget and schedule estimates for projects.
• Work with people managers to identify resources and perform project resource planning.
• Perform IMS tracking, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Perform critical path analysis, track progress against baselines, perform what-if analyses, and develop contingency plans.
• Work with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Leads to record and track Earned Value metrics and perform Estimates To Complete (ETCs).
• Lead Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings and facilitate tracking/completion of action items.
• Lead project Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, opportunities, and issues.
• Collect, organize, and analyze key program performance and planning data.
• Develop weekly and monthly progress reports on all assigned projects.
• Support proposal activity to ensure accurate estimates based on similar-to information from other programs.

Requirements

• Required:
• Education: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in project planning/management, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience
• Strong desire to lead teams in planning and executing to a program schedule and budget.
• 5+ Project Management concepts and techniques.
• Significant experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling utilizing MS Project or equivalent.
• 3+ years of program financial concepts, including P&L, MR, ROS, etc.
• 3+ yeats of Earned Value Management System techniques and reporting.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative.
• Strong oral communication including the ability to express ideas and information and facilitate an open exchange of ideas.
• Solid written communication skills with the ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
• Strong team collaboration and analytical skills with ability to execute and follow-through on tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated problem solving to include the ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; find alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments.
• Requires a high degree of independent thought and decision making.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance
• Desired:
• Experience managing electronics product development that includes hardware, firmware and software content.
• Active TS or TS/SCI security clearance highly desired.
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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.
• Pay Range :

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Project Manager Job Category: Project and Program Management Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * *

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