Project Manager (Journeyman)

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Project Manager to support the Global Mission Operations Support contract for the Department of State.

You will lead a high-performing team, apply ITSM practices, and drive projects from planning through deployment in a fast-paced government environment. The role requires a Secret clearance, a solid background in IT project coordination, and ability to align product teams with enterprise operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years in related fields (PM, IT coordination, or program support).
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with IT project management and product lifecycle coordination
• Knowledge of deployment readiness, operational requirements analysis, and pre-deployment validation
• Strong IT Service Management understanding and collaboration with product teams & operations
• Excellent communication and facilitation across multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive IT project management across the DT/EA/CST portfolio and product teams
• Establish processes to engage with product teams through planning to deployment and support
• Advise on infrastructure, security, monitoring, and support requirements
• Maintain deployment readiness checklists and pre-production readiness
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and resolve issues
• Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; report status to stakeholders
• Post-deployment monitoring and immediate remediation of issues

Skills

IT project management

DevOps coordination

Stakeholder facilitation

Security compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

ITIL

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager (Journeyman)Job 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: CACI is seeking a Journeyman Project Manager for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive IT project management services to support various DT/EA/CST Portfolio and Product Teams throughout the project lifecycleEstablish and maintain structured processes to engage with Product Teams throughout the entire product lifecycle from planning through deployment and ongoing supportAdvise Product Teams on operational requirements including infrastructure needs, security compliance, monitoring capabilities, and support considerationsDevelop, maintain, and update deployment readiness checklists ensuring Product Teams adhere to all required operational activities prior to production deploymentFacilitate regular collaboration sessions between Enterprise Operations and Product Teams, aligning operational requirements with development objectivesConduct pre-deployment reviews with Product Teams, validating readiness against established criteria and documenting issues for resolution before go-liveProvide post-deployment support including proactive monitoring, performance assessment, and immediate remediation of issues impacting usersTrack project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with project schedules and communicating status to stakeholdersCoordinate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and infrastructure to ensure seamless project executionApply project management expertise to resolve complex coordination challenges with latitude in developing innovative methodologies and presenting solutions to project delivery problemsQualifications:Required –Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in related fields, such as project management, IT project coordination, product management, IT operations, or program support; equivalencies considered.Active Secret ClearanceProven experience with IT project management, product lifecycle management, and coordination between development and operations teamsDemonstrated knowledge of deployment readiness processes, operational requirements analysis, and pre-deployment validationStrong understanding of IT Service Management principles and collaboration between product teams and enterprise operationsExcellent communication and facilitation skills with ability to coordinate across multiple teams and ensure alignment on operational requirements Desired –Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of StateProject management certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies and facilitating collaboration between development and operations teamsKnowledge of ITIL frameworks and experience with ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management platforms-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.