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

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!

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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…