Project Manager

CACI International • Florham Park, NJ

9d • $78,700 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join their Space Line of Business, supporting their Photonics team. This role involves working with cutting-edge laser communications technology used by NASA for applications like providing high-definition video from the International Space Station and exploring asteroids. The company is seeking individuals with a passion for innovation to join their expanding team.

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
• competitive compensation
• competitive benefits
• learning and development opportunities
• 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