On-Site Project Lead

CACI International Inc

. Serve as the primary on-site CACI lead for day-to-day engagement with government leadership, stakeholders, and mission partners .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90,300 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within government contracting environments, focusing on cost, scope, schedule, and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicate with government stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance10+ Years Project Management ExperienceGovernment Contracting ExperienceFinancial Performance MonitoringTeam Leadership and Accountability

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementDeliverable TrackingPerformance MetricsStaffing ManagementQuality ControlRequirements AnalysisMilestone Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Industry Keywords

DefenseIntelligenceNational SecurityGovernment EngagementOperational Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary on-site CACI lead for day-to-day engagement with government leadership, stakeholders, and mission partners
Lead assigned project personnel and manage priorities, accountability, communication, workload, and customer alignment
Manage project cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and performance
Plan, coordinate, and lead client meetings, project reviews, status updates, working groups, and government engagements
Track requirements, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and action items through resolution
Monitor project financial performance, labor utilization, travel, ODCs, forecasts, and resource requirements
Coordinate development, review, quality control, and timely delivery of contractual and customer-directed deliverables, reports, briefings, and work products
Assess team and project performance, identify risks or deficiencies, and implement corrective actions
Translate government priorities and evolving requirements into executable tasks, staffing actions, schedules, deliverables, and performance objectives
Advise leadership, resolve execution challenges, mentor personnel, and ensure successful project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
10+ years of experience managing projects, programs, or operational teams supporting defense, intelligence, or national security missions
Demonstrated experience managing cost, scope, schedule, staffing, deliverables, risk, and performance within government contracting environments
Experience serving as a primary interface with government customers, including leading meetings, managing requirements, communicating status, and resolving execution issues
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish accountability, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality products within established timelines
Comfortable managing/monitoring project financials, staffing, labor utilization, forecasts, milestones, deliverables, risks, and performance metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits
Competitive compensation
Learning and development opportunities