Associate Project Manager

CACI InternationalFlorham Park, NJ
$68,400 - $143,700Onsite

About The Position

CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Photonics team. This role involves working with cutting-edge laser communications technology that is used by NASA for high-definition video from the International Space Station and for asteroid exploration. The position is for a full-time, regular employee with up to 10% travel required within the Continental US.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3+ 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 skills 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

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.

Benefits

  • healthcare
  • wellness
  • financial
  • retirement
  • family support
  • continuing education
  • time off benefits
  • flexible time off benefit
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