Project ManagerJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental USThe Opportunity:Are you a current or aspiring project manager interesting in providing management oversight for a portfolio of unique and varied projects supporting the Department of Defense (DoD)? Do you have the desire and drive to push yourself into a new and challenging career stage?CACI seeks a highly motivated Project Manager to join or team supporting NavalX within the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Our organization manages a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects from across the spectrum of Engineering and Research and Development (R&D) fields and requires an enthusiastic and self-motivated project manager with a desire to deliver high quality and consistent oversight to manage the portfolio. This position is an opportunity to transition into project management with complete responsibility for a portfolio of projects and their associated lifecycle. The position puts you at the center of a leadership team where you will be given opportunity to learn new skills and play a key role in the success of the organization.Responsibilities:Candidates will provide overall management of a portfolio of projects consisting of native, internally matrixed, and subcontractor resources including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), technical personnel, and other appropriate expertise as needed tasked with designing, developing, implementing, and managing large-scale projects for the DoD. Duties may include resource management, financial management, reporting management, and personnel management. The ability to effectively organize and oversee multiple projects across multiple customer bases and multiple subject areas is critical for success in this role.The primary responsibilities for this position are listed below:
Manage personnel, cost, and performance of a team of technical professionals and subcontractors delivering solutions to a variety of DoD projects.
Closely track financials across all portfolio projects to ensure continuity of funding for entire team. Create accurate portfolio revenue forecasts. Conduct detailed analyses to identify root causes of financial issues and develop solutions.
Plan and coordinate all activities associated with execution of assigned portfolio of projects to ensure timely delivery of all requirements.
Take initiative by self-educating, taking ownership of tasking, and identifying new areas of responsibility based upon team needs and individual strengths.
Gathering and distributing information to subcontractors and service providers, through initiating, preparing, reviewing, and tracking RFI’s, and receiving, reviewing, submitting and tracking status of submittals.
Interface with subcontractors and matrixed teams to ensure completeness of financial and technical deliverables.
Collection and preparation of monthly project status reports.
Assisting with project close out.
Responsible for the acquisition of services, materials and supplies for assigned projects.
Working with the program manager, and financial and procurement team, perform market research analysis of materials and resources, develop and revise rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and provide current and historical data for the acquisition of goods and services.
Identifying project requirements including justification write-ups, sole-source recommendations and technical evaluations, and maintaining records of purchased materials and services by tracking purchase date, lead time and cost, and providing monthly reports to the customer.
Closely monitor project team performance, including vendors, to ensure that materials and parts will be delivered on time and that the end product will meet customer needs.
Collaborate with program manager to achieve socioeconomic goals by contracting small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned companies and disadvantaged business firms where practical.
Responsible for the technical performance of assigned project(s) while assuring product delivery to the customer in accordance with budget and schedule requirements.
Monitor and maintain vendor performance related to quality, scheduling, planning and acquisition strategy by compiling an up-to-date vendor list, with qualified processes and technical skills and abilities.
Qualifications:Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or Business field
2-7 years of professional work experience supporting DoD programs or managing projects
Experience managing projects, budgeting, and resource planning
Demonstrated technical writing skills
Desired:
1-3 years of personnel management that includes technical roles, task management, and customer interfacing
Specific technical experience supporting US Navy projects and programs
Experience leading or writing technical proposal sections
DoD Secret clearance
-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 day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.Your potential is limitless. So is ours.Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-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:$62,200-$130,600CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.