Program Operations & Talent Coordination Specialist

CACI International Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Junior Program Operations Specialist to help connect workforce requirements with programs delivering critical support to U.S. national security customers.

You will work with staffing, talent acquisition, security, and operations teams to track staffing needs and optimize workforce processes. This early-career role emphasizes applying research and behavioral science to staffing and organizational effectiveness, with opportunities to learn and grow in defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, IO Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Factors or Behavioral Science.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to research, analyze, and summarize information.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across teams and levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support structured behavioral assessments for mission-support roles.
• Develop and refine behavioral interview questions, criteria, and rubrics; participate in interviews and document evidence.
• Research ways to improve staffing and operational processes and organizational structures.
• Analyze workflows, roles, team dynamics, and decision paths to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate staffing requirements across programs; track vacancies, priorities, candidate status, and allocation.
• Collaborate with program managers, talent acquisition, HR, security, and partners on staffing, onboarding, and clearance activities.
• Gather and validate information for program reviews, coordinate meetings, and organize materials.
• Assist with process improvements and organizational changes; gather stakeholder input and assess impact.
• Develop and maintain staffing and operations templates, guides, trackers, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and provide administrative, analytical, and briefing support.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / IO Psychology / Organizational Behavior / Human Factors / Behavioral Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Junior Program Operations Specialist to help connect workforce requirements with programs delivering critical support to U.S. national security customers.

You will work with staffing, talent acquisition, security, and operations teams to track staffing needs and optimize workforce processes. This early-career role emphasizes applying research and behavioral science to staffing and organizational effectiveness, with opportunities to learn and grow in defense