On-Site Project Lead

CACI International•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$103,800 - $218,100•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced On-Site Project Lead for the APOLLO Program, a dynamic, mission-focused effort operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The role is the on-site leader responsible for day-to-day program execution, government engagement, team performance, and delivery of mission-critical services. Working with government stakeholders and CACI leadership, the Project Lead manages personnel, requirements, cost, scope, schedule, deliverables, and work performance to achieve successful program execution and meet contractual requirements and customer expectations. The role involves leading a high-performing team, building trusted government relationships, resolving challenges, and supporting critical mission requirements. Travel may be required up to 25% within the continental United States. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The proposed salary range is $103,800–$218,100.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
At least 10 years of experience managing projects, programs, or operational teams supporting defense, intelligence, or national security missions.
Demonstrated experience managing cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, risk, and performance in government contracting environments.
Experience as a primary interface with government customers, including leading meetings, managing requirements, communicating status, and resolving execution issues.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish accountability, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality products within established timelines.
Comfort managing and monitoring project financials, staffing, labor utilization, forecasts, milestones, deliverables, risks, and performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Management, National Security Studies, or a related field.
PMP certification.
Experience supporting DoD, Combatant Commands, Special Operations, Information Operations, Irregular Warfare, intelligence, or similar operational environments.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams, managing senior government relationships, and serving as an on-site project lead for complex defense programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site CACI lead for day-to-day engagement with government leadership, stakeholders, and mission partners.
Lead assigned project personnel, setting priorities and fostering accountability, communication, workload management, and alignment with customer requirements.
Manage project cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and performance to meet contractual requirements and customer expectations.
Plan, coordinate, and lead client meetings, project reviews, status updates, working groups, and other government engagements.
Track requirements, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and action items; drive issues to resolution and maintain execution timelines.
Monitor project financial performance, labor utilization, travel, other direct costs (ODCs), forecasts, and resource requirements.
Coordinate development, review, quality control, and timely delivery of contractual and customer-directed deliverables, reports, briefings, and work products.
Assess team and project performance, identify execution risks or deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and schedule.
Translate government priorities and evolving requirements into executable tasks, staffing actions, schedules, deliverables, and measurable performance objectives.
Serve as the senior on-site representative by advising leadership, resolving execution challenges, mentoring personnel, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Benefits

Flexible time off benefit.
Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
Healthcare benefits.
Wellness benefits.
Financial benefits.
Retirement benefits.
Family support benefits.
Continuing education benefits.
Time off benefits.
Competitive compensation and benefits options designed to support employees and their families.