Project Manager - TS/SCI

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations Lead to support a large and growing DOD program focused on Counter-UAS mission support located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position is 100% onsite. In this role you will lead and shape project management practices for cutting-edge innovation and engineering projects that support critical national security missions. You'll have the opportunity to work across diverse technical domains, collaborating with subject matter experts and highly skilled engineers while introducing modern project management methodologies to drive mission success. You'll oversee research and development 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 state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance, or Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree in a related field + 3-5 years of relevant project planning/management experience (or equivalent combination).
• 3+ years of demonstrated Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) experience
• Experience managing technical or engineering 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

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM certification strongly preferred, demonstrating a foundation in PM concepts.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape project management practices for cutting-edge innovation and engineering projects that support critical national security missions.
• Work across diverse technical domains, collaborating with subject matter experts and highly skilled engineers.
• Introduce modern project management methodologies to drive mission success.
• Oversee research and development 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.
• Work hands-on with state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions.
• Develop and manage technical reports and documentation.
• Develop and manage client presentations and briefings.
• Develop and manage status reports and project tracking.
• Develop and manage risk management documentation.
• Develop and manage requirements traceability and management.
• Develop and manage lessons learned and after-action reports.

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• 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: Mid Level