Associate Project Manager

CACI • Los Gatos, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Photonics team. This role is expanding and involves working with cutting-edge laser communications technology that supports NASA's high-definition video from the International Space Station and asteroid exploration. The ideal candidate has a passion for innovation.

Requirements

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

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

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level