Project Manager
CACI · Columbia, United States +1 · 10d ago
The Project Manager 3 serves as the primary operational lead responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of the AIRTHEORY Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) project. The Project Manager 3 directly supports the Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) mission to deliver an integrated, continuous operational capability to detect, monitor, analyze, and respond to unauthorized wireless events and rogue activities. This position ensures the protection, mitigation, and defense of agency information systems against emerging wireless threats and unauthorized network intrusions through rigorous lifecycle management, cross-functional team leadership, and strict adherence to cost, schedule, and performance baseline requirements.
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end management, governance, and operational execution for the AIRTHEORY WIDS contract, ensuring alignment with CSSP mission priorities and customer milestones.
Conduct detailed requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, and baseline financial monitoring across all system development, deployment, and sustainment phases.
Monitor schedule performance, risk profiles, and resource constraints; develop proactive mitigation strategies and executive reporting dashboards for senior stakeholders.
Direct cross-functional technical teams (cybersecurity engineers, WIDS analysts, and system administrators) to ensure seamless continuous monitoring.
Oversee vendor management, contract administration, and deliverable quality assurance, ensuring all technical documentation and reporting meet government compliance standards.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
- 10+ years of demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting for projects and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- 6 years of additional program management experience of similar scope, type, and complexity with the Federal Government may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management is required
- Demonstrated experience managing complex cybersecurity, network defense, or signal intelligence projects within Federal or DoD environments
- Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks)
- Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interface effectively with senior government leadership, technical leads, and inter-agency partners
Desired Qualifications:
- Specialized familiarity with enterprise Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS), RF monitoring architectures, and rogue access point detection technologies
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8140 / 8570 IAM Level II/III certification
- Background in leading integrated product teams (IPTs) through multi-site sensor rollouts and operational readiness evaluations
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.
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:
$95,500-$210,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.