Associate Project Manager

Job Title: Associate Project Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Photonics team-- we are expanding!  With a core technology base that includes high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, our laser communications technology is helping NASA provide high-definition video from the International Space Station, and to explore asteroids 250 million miles away.  Do you have a passion for innovation?  Apply now and join the team!

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.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of years of relevant experience 3+ years 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.

Desired:

• 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.

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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 tr