Lifecycle Project Lead

CACI International•Chantilly, VA

22h•$103,800 - $218,100•Onsite

About The Position

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of their IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure. CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Lifecycle Project Lead to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Requirements

Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph prior to start.
An AS/AA and 14+ years of experience; BS/BA and 12+ years; MS/MA and 8+ years; or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience.
At least 6 years of experience leading programs, projects, or distributed execution teams of organizational significance.
Current DoD 8140 IAT II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects, shaping program strategy, and overseeing project cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
Familiarity with IC purchasing, logistics processes, and procurement engagement requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts independently.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
Experience working within IC ITE services or classified operational environments.
Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

Responsibilities

Providing overall leadership and accountability for program execution, ensuring that project strategies, schedules, deliverables, and performance outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
Managing a cross‑functional team supporting engineering, operations, and technology refresh activities; ensuring clarity of roles, effective collaboration, and consistent adherence to established processes and quality standards.
Driving compliance with enterprise policies, lifecycle management requirements, and IT/IM service delivery standards, including oversight of governance procedures, performance metrics, and continual service improvement activities.
Developing and maintaining comprehensive lifecycle and project management plans for hardware modernization efforts, including capital planning, investment management, and roadmap development.
Serving as the primary point of contact for the customer and program sponsor, providing timely communication, status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
Coordinating closely with the procurement team, customer stakeholders, and internal corporate partners to plan, justify, and acquire required hardware, software, and services—ensuring purchases align with program needs, budget constraints, and acquisition regulations.
Ensuring effective issue resolution, risk mitigation, and conflict management across the program while maintaining operational continuity and system availability throughout execution.
Producing required program documentation, reports, and briefings that meet contractual specifications for content, format, and schedule.
Promoting transparency, open communication, and strong customer relationships across all levels of the team, partners, and vendors.