On-Site Project Lead

CACI; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Career development

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Fort Meade, MD seeks an On-Site Project Lead to manage day-to-day execution of the APOLLO program.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, coordinate with government leadership, and ensure milestones, risks, and deliverables align with contract requirements. The role requires TS/SCI with poly, a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of program management experience in defense or intelligence, and strongfinancial oversight.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years managing projects, programs, or operational teams in defense/intelligence.
• Experience leading government-facing projects and meeting client requirements.
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, staffing, risks and performance to contract.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site lead for day-to-day engagement with government leadership and partners.
• Lead project personnel with clear priorities, accountability, and workload management.
• Manage cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and performance against contracts.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead client meetings, reviews, and government engagements.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions, driving timely resolution.
• Monitor labor utilization, forecasts, and other financials to support cost management.
• Coordinate development and delivery of contractual reports and work products.
• Assess performance and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and schedule.
• Translate priorities into executable tasks and staffing actions for delivery.
• Act as senior on-site representative, mentoring staff and ensuring delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Risk management

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree (Business Administration / Project Management / National Security Studies)

Tools

PMP

Job description

## On-Site Project LeadFort Meade, MD, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 334267Job Title: On-Site Project LeadJob Category: IntelligenceTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Continental US\\* \\* \\***The Opportunity:** The APOLLO Program is a dynamic, mission-focused effort operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. APOLLO brings together talented professionals, innovative technologies, and diverse expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. Team members will have opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, apply creative thinking, leverage emerging technologies, and develop innovative solutions that enhance planning, coordination, analysis, and mission effectiveness. APOLLO offers professionals the opportunity to work alongside experienced teams, tackle challenging problems, expand their expertise, and make a tangible impact in support of critical missions. CACI is looking for an experienced Project Lead to serve as the on-site leader responsible for day-to-day program execution, government engagement, team performance, and delivery of mission-critical services. Working directly with government stakeholders and CACI leadership, this individual manages personnel, requirements, cost, scope, schedule, deliverables, and work performance to ensure successful program execution. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, build trusted relationships with government stakeholders, and directly support critical mission requirements. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, balance competing priorities, solve problems, and are committed to accountability and mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team. **Responsibilities:*** Serve as the primary on-site CACI lead for day-to-day engagement with government leadership, stakeholders, and mission partners.* Lead assigned project personnel, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, communication, workload management, and alignment with customer requirements.* Manage project cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and performance to ensure contractual requirements and customer expectations are achieved.* Plan, coordinate, and lead client meetings, project reviews, status updates, working groups, and other government engagements.* Track requirements, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and action items while driving issues through resolution and maintaining execution timelines.* Monitor project financial performance, labor utilization, travel, ODCs, forecasts, and resource requirements to support effective cost management.* Coordinate development, review, quality control, and timely delivery of contractual and customer-directed deliverables, reports, briefings, and work products.* Assess team and project performance, identify execution risks or deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and schedule.* Translate government priorities and evolving requirements into executable tasks, staffing actions, schedules, deliverables, and measurable performance objectives.* Serve as the senior on-site representative by advising leadership, resolving execution challenges, mentoring personnel, and ensuring successful project delivery.**Qualifications:** *Required:** Active TS/SCI + polygraph security clearance* Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study* 10+ years of experience managing projects, programs, or operational teams supporting defense, intelligence, or national security missions* Demonstrated experience managing cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, risk, and performance within government contracting environments* Experience serving as a primary interface with government customers, including leading meetings, managing requirements, communicating status, and resolving execution issues* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish accountability, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality products within established timelines* Must be comfortable managing/monitoring project financials, staffing, labor utilization, forecasts, milestones, deliverables, risks, and performance metrics*Desired:** Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Management, National Security Studies, or a related field of study* PMP certification* Experience supporting DoD, Combatant Commands, Special Operations, Information Operations, Irregular Warfare, intelligence, or similar operational environments* Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams, managing senior government relationships, and serving as an on-site project lead for complex defense programs-**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:$103,800 - $218,100*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.*