Program Manager

Program ManagerThe Program Manager is responsible for management of sophisticated Space programs to include successful delivery in accordance with cost, schedule, quality and technical performance requirements as governed by internal requirements and contractual flow-downs. The program manager leads the integrated product team to deliver a product of the highest quality and reliability. The program manager is the primary interface with the customer ensuring mission success.Responsibilities:Planning, direction, and control to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the program life cycleEffective management of a large size Integrated Product Team, resource planning, and financial executionAble to recognize and act on new business development opportunitiesManagement, oversight and coaching to all direct program Cost Account Managers (CAMs)Working with other functional department leaders, defining, prioritizing, and developing program requirements and execution plansManaging and directing root cause and corrective efforts and failure review boardsResponsible for all activities associated with large proposal preparation, proposal team performance, execution and OTDLead monthly program reviews that identify EAC (estimate at completion) sustainment, financial and schedule performance, risk management burn down, root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvementEnforcing all processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycleUnderstanding and implementing lean process improvement principlesInterfacing with the Senior Leadership Team, General Management and external customersSupporting business development and portfolio managers to enhance sales and provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customersQualifications:Bachelor's of science degree in engineering, finance or business management5+ years of experience in the department of defense (DoD) and space industry3 - 5 years direct Program Manager experience in managing NRE program development, hardware assembly, integration, and testing related to defense and space projectsSignificant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work (SOW) and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement effortsExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysisKnowledge of finance, contracts, Bill of Materials (BoM)/pricing, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain managementHigh level of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with senior managementExcellent program and time management skills are essentialSolid understanding of Space Program Management logistics, technical data, and associated deliverablesActive U.S. Government Security Clearance (we will consider candidates who have been debriefed within the past 24 months and who are able to be crossed over within 3 months)Advanced degree (desired)This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.