Agile Project Manager III

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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
In-Office
90K-190K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Leads Agile project execution for Department of Defense mission requirements from initiation through closeout. Manages scope, schedule, budget, risks, performance metrics, Agile ceremonies, program operations, business process analysis, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement. Develops schedules, dashboards, risk registers, and transition plans while coordinating technical teams, subcontractors, program leadership, and government stakeholders. Requires an active Secret clearance and 10+ years of related experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Agile Project Manager III

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: Local

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The Opportunity:

Lead Agile project execution while providing direct support to program operations, performance management, and business analysis functions for Department of Defense mission requirements. As an Agile Project Manager, you will: 

  • Manage the overall performance, execution, and completion of projects, tasks, or delivery orders from initiation through closeout 

  • Apply Agile project management principles—including iterative planning, sprint execution, and continuous stakeholder collaboration—to enable rapid adaptation to evolving priorities 

  • Support program operations by identifying and facilitating resolution of operational issues and serving as a liaison between technical and functional areas 

  • Conduct business process analysis, performance metrics development, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness 

  • Manage one or more activities, control accounts, or tasks within a broader project/program, reporting to the program manager chain of command 

  • Track cost, schedule, and technical performance while proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues 

Responsibilities:

  • Apply Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies to plan, execute, and continuously refine project deliverables in an iterative development environment 
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment and momentum 
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource-loaded work plans, and risk registers to track program execution 
  • Support program business and functional operations, acting as a liaison between technical teams, functional areas, and program leadership 
  • Conduct research and analysis of business practices, perform cost/benefit analyses, and implement process improvements to enhance organizational performance 
  • Develop and monitor performance metrics, quality checkpoints, and dashboards that measure execution against Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) standards ​
  • Design and implement communication strategies and plans to support organizational change and stakeholder alignment  
  • Support recurring Program Management Reviews (PMRs), status reporting, and continuous process improvement activities  
  • Manage action item tracking, meeting minutes, risk registers, and configuration management activities using collaborative tools such as Jira and integrated program portals  
  • Coordinate with technical leads, subcontractors, and support personnel to ensure successful task execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints 
  • Support transition planning, strategic plan development, and business process documentation for program initiatives  
  • Influence policies, practices, and procedures both within and outside the immediate project team 
  • Ensure organizational policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by the project team 
  • Serve as a key point of contact between the project team, program leadership, and government stakeholders 

 

Qualifications:

Required:  

  • Active Secret security clearance (required) 
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a Technical or Managerial discipline, or equivalent experience  
  • 10+ years of related professional experience in program/project management, business analysis, or program operations support  
  • Demonstrated experience applying Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) in a professional environment  
  • Experience managing project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight 
  • Strong analytical skills with experience conducting business process analysis, cost/benefit analyses, and performance metrics development  
  • Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and organizational change plans  
  • Strong understanding of program operations support, including liaising between technical and functional areas  
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders outside the immediate project team regarding policies, practices, and procedures 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing leadership and stakeholders 
  • Experience managing the ongoing performance of a project after production or delivery  
  • Ability to establish tactical and operational plans and manage multiple concurrent priorities 

Desired:  

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or SAFe Agilist certification 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent 
  • Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs 
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tools  
  • Experience with program/project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Confluence  
  • Experience managing subcontractor performance and teaming relationships 
  • Familiarity with government contracting processes, CDRLs, and deliverable management 
  • Knowledge of risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes 
  • Experience developing transition plans, strategic plans, or organizational change management strategies  
  • Previous experience supporting government program offices or defense contractors 
  • Experience managing geographically distributed or matrixed teams 
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps and iterative software delivery pipelines in support of Agile program execution 

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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.

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:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

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.

Skills Required

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of related professional experience in program/project management, business analysis, or program operations support
  • Professional experience applying Agile project management methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
  • Experience managing project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
  • Strong analytical skills, including business process analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and performance metrics development
  • Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and organizational change plans
  • Strong understanding of program operations support and liaison work between technical and functional areas
  • Ability to influence stakeholders outside the immediate project team regarding policies, practices, and procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing leadership and stakeholders
  • Experience managing ongoing project performance after production or delivery
  • Ability to establish tactical and operational plans and manage multiple concurrent priorities
  • Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist certification
  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Schedule tools
  • Experience with Jira, Microsoft Project, or Confluence
  • Experience managing subcontractor performance and teaming relationships
  • Familiarity with government contracting processes, CDRLs, and deliverable management
  • Knowledge of risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes
  • Experience developing transition plans, strategic plans, or organizational change management strategies
  • Previous experience supporting government program offices or defense contractors
  • Experience managing geographically distributed or matrixed teams
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps and iterative software delivery pipelines

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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