DoD Operations Schedule Lead 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 25% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * **CACI** has been named one of **Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024** and has been named a **Best Place to Work by the Washington Post!** **CACI** has an outstanding opportunity for an **Operations Schedule Lead** who wants to make a difference in the defense of the nation by applying their tradecraft and experience in a fast-paced environment in support of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). We are seeking a motivated individual to join an innovative and dynamic team that is developing mission critical solutions for the warfighter. **What You’ll Get to Do** Primary responsibility is to collaborate with assistant program managers, project managers, and the engineering team to develop schedules and manage execution of respective project plans. The technical solutions we develop, integrate, and deliver provide essential capabilities for the warfighter to execute their responsibilities for manned and unmanned platforms. Furthermore, these systems contribute to larger systems of system objectives where 2nd- and 3rd-tier customers reside. These schedules and project plans will drive the development, integration, fielding, and prioritization of advanced capabilities relative to system modernization efforts, novel tasks, and digital transformation activities. **More About the Role** + Develop project- and portfolio-level schedules that are resource balanced using the performance work statement (PWS), WBS, SOW, and feedback from assistant program managers, project managers and technical leads + Experience with applications of industry accepted planning and scheduling best practices and principles + Familiar with cost and schedule risk analysis + Analyze baseline schedules relative to critical path methodology + Develop and monitor multiple project schedules that will lead technical development efforts and provide guidance relative to prioritization of technical capabilities + Disseminate and present schedules to sponsors to verify they are tracking progress of their respective project and address feedback received + Analytical and troubleshooting skillset with an understanding of external dependencies + Ability to work in a high-paced and dynamic environment + Use analytics to identify and report on project trends + Effectively resource balance schedules for use of project execution + Analyze the actual work performed against the proposed plan + Evaluate and communicate the impact of changes to the schedule + Assess current execution processes and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness of task execution + Responsible for special projects and other duties as assigned **You’ll Bring These Qualifications** + US Citizen + Active Secret clearance + Undergraduate degree in business, economics, or engineering field + Excellent written and verbal skills + Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) + Proven success in developing schedules and project plans to lead mission execution + 7+ years of experience in planning and scheduling + 7+ years with resource loading scheduling and its interface into traditional critical path methodology **These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have** + Master’s degree in business, economics, or engineering field + Active TS/SCI clearance + 7+ years of experience collaborating with management and engineering lead to develop plans and schedules + 7+ years of experience in generating schedule deliverables and implementation of critical path methodology + 7+ years collaborating with sponsors relative to planning and scheduling needs as well as presenting the information to the respective sponsor **What we can offer you:** At **CACI** , our philosophy of employee development and advancement rests on a cultural foundation of providing unlimited and equal opportunity for growth, recognition, and rewards. We provide the environment, support and responsive, available management to nurture and stretch your abilities. We also offer a career mobility program to make it easy to build a dynamic career at CACI and offer flexible work schedule arrangements to support work/life balance. + **CACI’s Flexible Time Off (FTO)** plan allows employees to take vacation as needed, without a set number of minimum or maximum days, and is available day one of employment. + CACI also has more than 20 Communities of Practice to share and gain skills and knowledge regarding various technologies and topics including SAP, Salesforce, Agile Development, and many more. The associated Learning Academies provide training and certifications to gain additional skills and build your brand. + We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities. + We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities. + With **over 25,000 employees worldwide** , CACI has been named a **Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.** + For over **60 years,** the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success. - ______________________________________________________________________________ **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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci) ______________________________________________________________________________ **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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) . The proposed salary range for this position is: $82,100 - 172,400 USD _CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic._