Space Program Scheduler & Planning Lead

CACI; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI in Orlando with the Space Line of Business seeks a Project Manager to lead Integrated Master Scheduling and planning for our Optical Communications team. You will develop IMS using MS Project, create WBS, baselines, and support proposals with baseline budgets and schedules.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, schedule risk analysis, cross-functional coordination with engineering, supply chain, and operations, and routine reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of project management and schedule development and management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Project and strong understanding of IMS development.
• Experience with EVM, SRA, and program controls.
• Experience supporting engineering or government contracting programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in highly technical, cross functional environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

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.
• Maximize program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management.
• 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.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program performance data.
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, operations, and functional managers to conduct resource planning and maintain alignment.
• Facilitate project meetings and track completion of action items.
• Support teams in IMS tracking, EVM inputs, and risk management integration.
• Participate in Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure updates, ownership, and mitigation execution.
• Identify schedule risks early and collaborate on mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

JIRA

SharePoint

Confluence

MS Planner

Job description

CACI in Orlando with the Space Line of Business seeks a Project Manager to lead Integrated Master Scheduling and planning for our Optical Communications team. You will develop IMS using MS Project, create WBS, baselines, and support proposals with baseline budgets and schedules.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, schedule risk analysis, cross-functional coordination with engineering, supply chain, and operations, and routine reporting to leadership.