Project Manager
Los Gatos, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for a Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business supporting our Optical & Photonic Systems 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.
- Implement 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 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).
- Lead Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings and facilitate tracking/completion of action items.
- Lead project Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify manage and mitigate risks opportunities and issues.
- Collect organize and analyze key program performance and planning data.
- Develop weekly and monthly progress reports on all assigned projects.
- Support proposal activity to ensure accurate estimates based on similar-to information from other programs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Education: Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project planning/management or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience
- Strong desire to lead teams in planning and executing to a program schedule and budget.
- 5 Project Management concepts and techniques.
- Significant experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling utilizing MS Project or equivalent.
- 3 years of program financial concepts including P&L MR ROS etc.
- 3 yeats of Earned Value Management System techniques and reporting.
- 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.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel PowerPoint and Word
- US Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance
Desired:
- Experience managing electronics product development that includes hardware firmware and software content.
- Active TS or TS/SCI security clearance highly desired.
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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.
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; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68400-$143700CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security miss ... View more