Project Scheduler

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

68d•$75,200 - $158,100

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Project Manager to lead and shape project management practices for research and development, innovation, and engineering projects supporting national security missions. The role spans multiple technical disciplines and involves working with subject matter experts and engineers to introduce modern project management methodologies. Projects are managed by small to medium-sized cross-functional teams distributed across multiple labs on campus, from conception through delivery. The position offers an opportunity to establish and refine project management processes while working with advanced technologies and innovative solutions. The position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately; applicants may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance, or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of relevant project planning/management experience, or an equivalent combination.
At least 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 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, including Word, Excel, and 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 is strongly preferred.
Engineering or technical degree.
Experience contributing to resource planning and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) 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

Oversee research and development projects spanning multiple technical disciplines.
Guide small to medium-sized cross-functional teams distributed across multiple labs on campus.
Manage projects from conception through delivery.
Establish and refine project management processes.
Introduce and adapt Agile/Scrum practices.
Develop and manage technical reports and documentation, client presentations and briefings, status reports and project tracking, risk management documentation, requirements traceability and management, and lessons learned and after-action reports.