Program Transition Manager

Program Transition Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular-Rotational Traveler

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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The Opportunity:
The Transition Manager (TM) will serve as the senior lead responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the transition/startup phase of a newly awarded Department of Defense contract. This includes comprehensive coordination with government stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to enable seamless mission continuity and achievement of contract objectives.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Transition Planning - Develop and implement detailed Transition Phase-In (and Phase-Out, if needed) plans—covering objectives, timelines, staffing, facilities, systems access, documentation, processes, and risk mitigation.
• Central Point of Contact - Act as the primary liaison for all transition-related activities with Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), internal stakeholders, CEO, PMO, and other government and contractor teams.
• Staffing & Onboarding - Coordinate staffing transfer from incumbents, onboard new personnel, manage clearances, and ensure facility and IT access are achieved prior to contract start.
• Operational Readiness & Oversight - Track and report milestones, progress, issues, and risks. Ensure full operational capability at the close of transition.
• Risk & Issue Management - Proactively identify transition challenges; implement mitigation strategies and continuously optimize processes.
• Post-Transition Evaluation - Perform lessons learned review to document best practices for future transitions.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; TS/SCI
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Project Management, or related discipline OR high school diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years (or 10+ with HS diploma) in managing DoD contract transitions/startups.
• Contract Transition Experience: Demonstrated execution of Phase In/Phase Out transition plans for large DoD contracts involving 100+ personnel.
• Certifications: PMP or PgMP preferred (active certification expected).
• Leadership & Communication: Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication across varied teams, public and government audiences.
• Project Management Skills: Expertise in scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and applying industry best practices.
• DoD Operational Exposure: Preferably experience supporting a Combatant Command.

Desired:

• 8+ years supporting DoD programs
• Prior leadership in contract startup for COCOM level programs
• Familiarity with DFARS, DoDI 3020.41, and operational contract support directives

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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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