Program Operations III

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Deputy Program/Project Manager to support DoD mission systems. The role involves day-to-day program operations, deliverable tracking, and cross-functional coordination, including CDRL management and status reporting.

You will assist with training, onboarding, and travel planning, coordinating between technical teams and program leadership to resolve operational issues and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in program/project operations support.
• Experience supporting program business, schedules, and status reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience coordinating training and travel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with DoD or government programs (Desirable).
• Familiarity with CDRL management and DIDs (Desirable).
• Experience with MS Project, Jira, or SharePoint (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day operations, scheduling, resource coordination, and status tracking.
• Maintain CDRL tracking logs, monitor submissions, and coordinate quality reviews.
• Support development and maintenance of program status reports and reviews.
• Coordinate staff training requirements, including security training and certifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and process travel requests in line with policies.
• Serve as liaison between technical teams and program leadership to resolve issues.
• Support action item tracking, meeting minutes, and follow-up for reviews.
• Assist with maintaining program documentation and onboarding.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Excellent communication

Deliverables tracking

Training coordination

Travel coordination

DoD/government program experience

Issue resolution

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Program Operations IIIJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity

Support the Program Manager by managing day-to-day program operations, deliverable tracking, and cross-functional coordination for Department of Defense mission systems. As a Deputy Program/Project Manager, you will:

• Support the Program Manager in planning, monitoring, and executing program activities across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Manage the tracking, submission, and quality review of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to ensure on-time delivery and acceptance
• Coordinate training activities, schedules, and completion tracking for program personnel
• Manage travel planning, coordination, and reporting in support of program execution requirements
• Identifyandfacilitateresolution of operational issues, acting as a liaison between technical and functional areas
• Provide direct support to the Program Management Office (PMO) across administrative, operational, and reporting functions

Responsibilities

• Supportthe Program Manager in day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, resource coordination, and status tracking
• MaintainCDRL tracking logs,monitorsubmission timelines, and coordinate quality reviews to ensure all deliverables meet contractual acceptance criteria
• Supportthe development and maintenance of program status reports, progress reports, and management review materials
• Coordinateand track staff training requirements, including security training, technical certifications, and onboarding requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and process travel requests, ensuring compliance with program and corporate travel policies
• Serveas a point of contact between technical teams, functional support areas, and program leadership to resolve operational issues
• Supportaction item tracking, meeting minutes, and follow-up coordination for program reviews and status meetings
• Assistwithmaintainingprogram documentation, including Work Management Plans, Personnel Rosters, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Supportonboarding coordination for new personnel, including scheduling, orientation, and documentation tracking
• Monitorprogram performance metrics andassistin the preparation of recurring program status and management reports
• Supportsubcontractor coordination and communication as needed tomaintainprogram continuity
• Assistwithmaintainingconfiguration management and document control processes for program deliverables

Qualifications

Required:

• ActiveSecret security clearance (required)
• Bachelor'sdegree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related professional experience in program/project operations support
• Experiencesupporting program business and functional operations
• Demonstratedexperience tracking deliverables, schedules, and status reporting
• Strongorganizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities
• Experiencecoordinating training schedules and tracking completion requirements
• Experiencecoordinating and processing travel arrangements and related documentation
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical and functional teams
• Abilityto work independently with general supervision
• Demonstratedability toidentifyandfacilitateresolution of operational issues

Desired

• ActiveTop Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience supporting DoD or government program offices
• Familiaritywith CDRL management processes and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)
• Experiencewith program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or SharePoint
• Familiaritywith Contractor Progress and Status Reports and related program management deliverables
• Experiencesupporting security training coordination and compliance tracking
• Knowledgeof Government Furnished Property (GFP) processes and tracking
• Experiencewith travel management systems and corporate travel policies
• Familiaritywith configuration management and document control best practices
• Previousexperience in a PMO support role for a defense contractor
• Experiencesupporting onboarding and knowledge transfer activities

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:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.