Agile Project Assistant

Agile Project Assistant

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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CACI is currently looking for a Project Assistant to join our team that supports a custom-built food distribution management system, Integrated Food Management System (IFMS), for the USDA’s Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The candidate will be organized and detail-driven, supporting our agile development and release processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure, communication, and ensuring consistency across technical workflows.

As the Agile Project Assistant, you’ll assist the Project Manager, Release Manager, and other team members to help manage sprint operations, story quality, and documentation. To ensure smooth, efficient, and well-coordinated agile processes that support IFMS.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Review Jira stories for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with established standards
• Track sprint progress and identify items requiring updates or clarification
• Assist with managing the backlog health
• Assist in maintaining and organizing project documentation, including requirements, ensuring all artifacts are up to date, properly stored, and easily accessible
• Assist the Project Manager and Release Manager with administrative tasks, scheduling, and coordination
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, notes, and action items for sprint and release meetings

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• (Three) 3+ years of experience in a project coordination or administrative support role — preferably within an IT or technical environment
• Familiarity with agile principles and concepts
• Proficient with standard office tools (e.g., Office, Teams, SharePoint)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and follow established processes
• Ability to work independently in a logical, analytical and detailed manner
• Focus on results, following up and completing tasks on time
• Strong interpersonal communication, written communication skill and customer service skills

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with the Atlassian suite (JIRA/Confluence)
• Exposure to software development processes
• SAFe Agilist (SA) or Practitioner (SP) certification

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. 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; he