Associate Project Manager

Job Title:

Associate Project Manager

Job Category:
Project and Program Management

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Continental US

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* The Opportunity:

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* CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Photonics team-- we are expanding!  With a core technology base that includes high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, our laser communications technology is helping NASA provide high-definition video from the International Space Station, and to explore asteroids 250 million miles away.  Do you have a passion for innovation?  

Apply now and join the team!

** Responsibilities:*
* + Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) utilizing MS Project.

+ Maximize program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management

+ Work with team members to define, baseline, and manage work scope.

+ Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for assigned projects.

+ Provide baseline budget and schedule estimates for projects.

+ Work with people managers to identify resources and perform project resource planning.

+ Perform project Integrated Master Schedule development and tracking utilizing MS Project.

+ Work with project teams on IMS tracking, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), and Earned Value Management (EVM)

+ Perform critical path analysis, track progress against baselines, perform what-if analyses, and develop contingency plans.

+ Work with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Leads to record and track Earned Value metrics and perform Estimates To Complete (ETCs).

+ Attend project team meetings and facilitate tracking/completion of action items.

+ Attend project Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, opportunities, and issues.  Keep track of all risks and mitigations.

+ Collect, organize, and analyze key program performance and planning data.

+ Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on all assigned projects.

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Education:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of years of relevant experience 3+ years experience in project planning/management, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.

+ 3+ years in supporting teams planning and executing to a program schedule and budget.

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Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling utilizing MS Project or equivalent

+ Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative.

+ Strong oral communication including the ability to express ideas and information and facilitate an open exchange of ideas.

+ Solid written communication skills with the ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.

+ Strong team collaboration and analytical skills with ability to execute and follow-through on tasks to completion.

+ Demonstrated problem solving to include the ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; find alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments.

+ Requires a high degree of independent thought and decision making.

+ Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

+ US Citizenship required

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

_Desired:_

+ Knowledge of Project Management concepts and techniques.

+ Knowledge of program financial concepts, including P&L, MR, ROS, etc.

+ Knowledge of Earned Value Management System techniques and reporting.

+ Some experience with electronics product development that includes hardware, firmware and software content.

- ** 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…