Engineering Project Manager

CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

CACI is looking for an Engineering Project Manager to lead and shape project management practices for complex technical projects including penetration testing, security assessments, and cutting-edge engineering initiatives that support critical national security missions. You'll have the opportunity to work across diverse technical and security domains, collaborating with subject matter experts, highly skilled engineers, and penetration testers while introducing modern project management methodologies to drive mission success. Responsibilities: As a Project Manager, you'll oversee research and development, penetration testing, and exploitation projects spanning multiple technical disciplines. You'll work with small to medium-sized cross-functional teams distributed across multiple labs on campus, guiding projects from conception through delivery. This role offers the unique opportunity to establish and refine project management processes while working hands-on with cutting-edge security assessment work and state-of-the-art technologies.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance, or Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of project management experience
PMP or similar project management certification
Experience managing technical, engineering, or security projects
Experience managing projects in a government contracting environment and understanding of government requirements management
Demonstrated experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ability to introduce and adapt these practices
Experience with project management tools such as GitLab, Microsoft Planner, or MS Project
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven stakeholder management experience
Ability to work effectively with highly technical and cross-functional teams
Experience developing and managing: Technical reports and documentation; Client presentations and briefings; Status reports and project tracking; Risk management documentation; Requirements traceability and management; Lessons learned and after-action reports

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical degree
Experience contributing to resource planning and ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) estimates
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes or federal compliance frameworks
Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple facilities
Experience with Confluence, SharePoint, or similar collaboration platforms
Change management or organizational transformation experience
Understanding of penetration testing methodologies and cybersecurity concepts
Familiarity with OWASP, NIST, or other security frameworks

Responsibilities

Oversee research and development, penetration testing, and exploitation projects spanning multiple technical disciplines.
Work with small to medium-sized cross-functional teams distributed across multiple labs on campus, guiding projects from conception through delivery.
Establish and refine project management processes while working hands-on with cutting-edge security assessment work and state-of-the-art technologies.