Program Specialist

CACI International • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

CACI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Program Specialist to support our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contract. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and professional development. The Program Specialist will be responsible for supporting program business and functional operations, identifying and facilitating the resolution of operational issues, and acting as a liaison between technical and functional areas. This position reports directly to the Program Manager and involves executing, monitoring, and supporting various aspects of the program.

Requirements

• Project management experience.
• Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in planning and monitoring program activities.
• Own end-to-end program deliverables, ensuring all outputs meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Track, manage, and report on deliverable schedules, dependencies, and completion status.
• Identify, facilitate, and help resolve operational issues within the program.
• Serve as a bridge between technical and functional teams to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Handle tasks related to compliance, incident reports, and investigations oversight.
• Implement minor changes in systems and processes to address identified problems.
• Define and address problems that are not immediately evident but typically not complex, using prior experiences or standard procedures.
• Engage with internal contacts to obtain or provide information, requiring some explanation or interpretation to reach agreement.
• Contribute to achieving operational objectives within the job area, which has some impact on the overall achievement of results for the department.
• Work on smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities under close supervision.
• Make minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems.
• Communicate with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.
• Identify, define, and address problems that are not immediately evident but typically not complex, solved through drawing from prior experiences or standard procedures and basic analysis.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive 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: Mid Level