Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced engineer or technical professional with the curiosity, initiative, and drive to transition from hands-on engineering into project and portfolio management?

Join CACI’s growing team, managing a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge Research and Development (R&D) projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). Step into a leadership role and gain direct experience in shaping engineering projects, guiding technical teams, and contributing directly to mission success.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in project and program management with visibility into the full project lifecycle spanning strategy, performance, and delivery, and will receive mentorship from senior leaders, access professional development, and support from a collaborative team environment.

Work at the intersection of technology and leadership, translating complex technical objectives into impactful outcomes that advance national defense innovation.

This is a hybrid position, approximately 60% in-office in Crane, IN.

Responsibilities:

As a Project Manager, you will assist in the overall management of a portfolio of projects involving internal teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), technical personnel, and subcontractors. Your duties will include resource management, financial tracking, deliverable oversight, and reporting, all while managing multiple projects across diverse technical problem/solution areas.

• Manage and grow your engineering project portfolio by building relationships.
• Engage with highly technical customers to understand challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver effective solutions.
• Balance and allocate technical resources by tracking customer needs and funding streams to ensure effective coverage and accurate revenue forecasts.
• Contribute technical expertise to documentation, reports, and deliverables.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to project financial management, reporting, and lifecycle oversight from initiation through closeout.
• Support the performance of technical teams and subcontractors on various DoD projects.
• Identify project requirements and develop justifications.
• Plan and coordinate project activities, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and service providers including preparing and tracking requests for information (RFI’s) and submittals.
• Review or prepare project status reports and other documentation.
• Support the acquisition of materials, services, and supplies, maintaining accurate records and justifications.
• Collaborate with the program leadership, financial and procurement teams to perform market research, develop estimates, and provide data for acquisitions.
• Monitor project team performance, including vendors, to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support the technical and financial performance of assigned projects, ensuring funding continuity and on-time delivery

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or STEM discipline, or related technical field.
• 5 - 7 years of technical experience with demonstrated customer collaboration.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in transitioning to project or program management and learning new leadership competencies.
• Takes initiative by learning new skills, owning key tasks, and assuming additional responsibilities as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Highly inquisitive and able to think critically in complex environments.
• Ability to operate in an agile work environment.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience leading technical teams or managing engineering projects.
• Familiarity with DoD programs.
• Experience in project budgeting, resource planning, or financial
• Oversight.
• Experience supporting proposal development.
• Possess a credential for Project Management Institute (PMI)

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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; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$61,600 - $129,300