CACI International

Associate Project Manager

CACI International$68K — $143K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in project planning/management or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting teams in planning and executing program schedules and budgets.
  • Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling using MS Project or similar tools.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative.
  • Effective oral communication skills for ideas exchange and facilitation.
  • Solid written communication skills for clear documentation and reports.
  • Team collaboration and analytical skills, with a track record of task execution and follow-through.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities with sound reasoning and logical judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using MS Project.
  • Maximize program performance through schedule, cost, and risk management.
  • Work with team to define, baseline, and manage project work scope.
  • Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for projects.
  • Provide baseline budget and schedule estimates for projects.
  • Engage with people managers for resource identification and project planning.
  • Conduct IMS tracking, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), and Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Perform critical path analysis and develop contingency plans based on project progress.
  • Collaborate with Cost Account Managers to track Earned Value metrics and complete Estimates To Complete (ETCs).
  • Facilitate team meetings and track completion of action items.
  • Manage risks in project Risk Management Board meetings.
  • Collect and analyze program performance and planning data.
  • Prepare regular progress reports for assigned projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness support for employees and families.
  • Financial and retirement benefits to support employee well-being.
  • Continuing education opportunities for professional growth.
  • Paid time off to balance personal and work life.
Full Job Description
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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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.


Qualifications:

Required:
  • 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.


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.


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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68,400-$143,700

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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