On-Site Project Lead

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking an On-Site Project Lead to direct day-to-day program execution, government engagement, and delivery of mission-critical services within the APOLLO program at our Tampa, FL site.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a strong track record in defense or intelligence programs, and proven ability to manage cost, scope, schedule, staffing, and risk while partnering with government customers to achieve contractual objectives.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Government contracting

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Job description

Job Title: On-Site Project Lead

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage 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 hiring experienced Project Leads to serve as the on-site leaders 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.

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 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

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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

$90,300-$189,600

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.