Associate Project Manager

CACI; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

CDACI Space Line of Business seeks an Associate Project Manager to support photonics projects, including laser communications and NASA missions. The role involves developing IMS, managing costs and risks, and coordinating resource planning with team leads.

Candidates should have a strong background in schedule-driven program management and collaboration across teams. The position offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of project planning/management experience.
• 3+ years supporting teams on program schedules and budgets.
• Experience with IMS scheduling using MS Project or equivalent.
• Strong organization, accuracy, detail-orientation, initiative.
• Strong oral communication and ability to facilitate open exchanges.
• Solid written communication in a concise, organized manner.
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills; able to execute and follow through.
• Problem-solving; identify and analyze problems; propose solutions.
• Independent thought and decision making; MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) utilizing MS Project.
• Maximize program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management
• Define, baseline, and manage work scope.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for assigned projects.
• Provide baseline budget and schedule estimates for projects.
• Identify resources and perform project resource planning.
• IMS development and tracking utilizing MS Project.
• IMS tracking, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Critical path analysis; track baselines; develop contingency plans.
• Record and track Earned Value metrics and ETCs.
• Attend project team meetings and track action items.
• Attend RMB meetings to identify, manage risks, opportunities, and issues.
• Collect, organize, and analyze key program performance and planning data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on all projects.

Skills

Program scheduling & budgeting

Organization & initiative

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Independent thinking

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years project planning/management

IMS scheduling (MS Project)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Associate Project ManagerJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity

CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Photonics 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?

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.
• Develop 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 project Integrated Master Schedule development and tracking utilizing MS Project.
• Work with project teams on 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).
• Attend project team meetings and facilitate tracking/completion of action items.
• Attend project Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, opportunities, and issues. Keep track of all risks and mitigations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze key program performance and planning data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on all assigned projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of years of relevant experience 3+ years experience in project planning/management, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
• 3+ years in supporting teams planning and executing to a program schedule and budget.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling utilizing MS Project or equivalent
• 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.Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Project Management concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of program financial concepts, including P&L, MR, ROS, etc.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System techniques and reporting.Some experience with electronics product development that includes hardware, firmware and software content.

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.

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:

$68,400-$143,700

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.