Project Manager

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Project Manager to lead an end-to-end space ground solution. You will guide a multidisciplinary agile team to deliver mission-critical capabilities, balancing hardware and software for national security missions.

The role emphasizes contract and technical performance, customer collaboration, and rapid issue resolution to keep programs on track. A TS/SCI with CI poly and a related bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related business or STEM field.
• 5+ years of Program/Project Management experience.
• Experience managing hardware/software programs of similar size and complexity.
• Available to work in-person at a CACI facility in Sterling, VA and hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary agile team to design, develop, and deploy capabilities for space missions.
• Communicate issues and solutions to the Government Program Office in a timely, transparent manner.
• Translate evolving customer priorities into actionable work items aligned with space domain needs.
• Manage contract and technical performance to drive program success.
• Identify dependencies and remove blockers to meet timelines and objectives.

Skills

Program/Project Management

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Subcontract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related business or STEM field

Tools

Agile methodologies

DevOps processes

Infrastructure management

Job description

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *The Opportunity:CACI’s National Mission Systems (NMS) group is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead a modern end to end ground solution supporting mission critical space operations. This role puts you at the center of delivering secure, resilient space mission management, advanced data processing, and cutting edge ground infrastructure. You will shape how national security missions are executed from space to ground using modern deployment approaches, agile methodologies, and emerging technologies.Responsibilities:As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for contract and technical performance, guiding a multi disciplinary agile team to design, develop, and deploy capabilities that directly support critical national space missions. You will build trusted relationships with customers, subcontractors, and employees to drive both program success and CACI’s reputation as a mission partner. This includes:• Effectively communicate issues and solutions to the Government Program Office in a timely, transparent, and mission focused manner.• Translate evolving customer priorities into actionable, high impact work items aligned with space domain mission needs.• Communicate Program and Customer expectations across teams and decompose them into clear work items that drive mission readiness.• Develop solutions and track items to closure, ensuring continuous momentum toward mission objectives.• Maintain and foster a collaborative and friendly working environment that empowers innovation and problem solving.• Identify inter and intra program dependencies that affect the delivery of space mission capabilities.• Remove blocking activities to ensure team progression toward critical customer priorities and operational timelines.• Rapidly assemble and execute focused cross disciplinary Government/Contractor teams to address cost, schedule, or technical program/contract issues—delivering decisive action when mission outcomes depend on it.Qualifications:Required:• Available to work in-person at a CACI facility in Sterling, VA.• Clearance: US Citizen with active TS/SCI with CI poly.• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related business or STEM field.• Successful management of a hardware/software program of similar size, scope, and complexity—preferably aligned with mission-critical or space domain environments.• 5+ years of Program/Project Management experience.• Westfields or Intelligence Community experience.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead diverse technical teams supporting sensitive missions.• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to drive solutions under pressure.• Subcontract Management experience.Desired:• Full systems lifecycle experience, ideally spanning concept development through delivery of operational mission systems.• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps processes and tools.• Experience managing an infrastructure, network architecture, or development environment team—especially in support of mission systems or space ground architectures.-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:$78,700 - $165,200CACI 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.