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Job Title: Project Coordinator Job Category: Project and Program Management Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Project Coordinator to join our elite team in Sterling, VA. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting our mission-critical projects in the field of counter-manned systems (C-UxS) under a large Department of Defense (DoD) contract. This position demands a professional with extensive project management experience, in-depth knowledge of related duties, and the ability to drive project success through meticulous planning and execution.

If you are a seasoned project coordinator with a proven track record, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: Provide advanced project operations support, including comprehensive updates to CACI and customer program documentation, detailed reporting, and rigorous tracking of cost, schedule, and performance program parameters. Coordinate and facilitate high-stakes meetings, ensuring precise agendas, thorough documentation of action items, and professional compilation of meeting minutes for distribution.

Create and consolidate complex inputs to deliver superior program/project deliverables, reporting intricate trends, anticipated issues, and sophisticated programmatic risks to senior management and teammates. Facilitate the completion and tracking of intricate requirements for personnel traveling TDY (Temporary Duty) or PCS (Permanent Change of Station) to OCONUS locations, including intricate visa, work/residency permit, and housing arrangements. Coordinate and track sophisticated short-term travel of team members to CONUS and OCONUS locations, managing detailed travel authorization requests, securing customer approvals, sending precise Visit Requests to sites, and reviewing comprehensive Trip Reports.

Coordinate and track intricate purchase requests for a wide variety of equipment, material, and services to support mission objectives, ensuring meticulous customer approval and following through on procurement processes via direct purchase or using CACI-established systems/processes to complete purchase orders. Mentor and provide advanced guidance to junior project coordinators and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Develop and implement advanced project management strategies and methodologies to ensure project success.

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Science, Business Marketing, Business Administration, International Relations, Project/Technology Management, or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience in planning, coordinating, and managing complex projects that provide mission capability to the government or a combination of relevant skills, education, and experience. Proven experience in stakeholder/customer management and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

In-depth knowledge and mastery of Knowledge Management functions through SharePoint, TEAMs, and/or similar collaboration tools. Advanced proficiency in developing comprehensive reports and briefings to support management decision-making using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired: Exceptional communication and engagement skills with senior members of government, industry, and academia. Extensive experience with CACI internal processes, tools, and procedures. Familiarity with government contracting and procurement processes.

- 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. The proposed salary range for this position is: $78,700 - $165,200 CACI 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.