Space Program Scheduler & Controls Lead

CACI International Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business in Orlando, specializing in scheduling, planning and program controls for advanced optical communications initiatives.

You will develop IMS, create WBS, and support baselines and budgets with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes risk management, EVM and schedule performance, with a focus on meeting milestones and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business administration, project management, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of project management and schedule development experience.
• Proficiency with MS Project and IMS development.
• Experience with EVM, SRA, and program controls.
• Experience with government contracting programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using MS Project.
• Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and support scope definition/baselining.
• Provide baseline budget and schedule estimates during proposal and planning phases.
• Conduct critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, schedule risk assessments (SRA), and contingency planning.
• Ensure schedules align with milestones, dependencies, resources, and contractual requirements.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), including metrics review and ETC development with CAMs and Program Leads.
• Track progress against baselines and support variance identification and corrective actions.
• Facilitate project meetings and track completion of action items.
• Support IMS tracking, EVM inputs, and risk management integration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

EVM

JIRA

SharePoint

Confluence

MS Planner

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business in Orlando, specializing in scheduling, planning and program controls for advanced optical communications initiatives.

You will develop IMS, create WBS, and support baselines and budgets with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes risk management, EVM and schedule performance, with a focus on meeting milestones and contractual requirements.