Project Team Lead – Engineering

Project Team Lead – Engineering

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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CACI is seeking an Engineering Project Team Lead! As a Team Lead with CACI Mission & Engineering Support, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC). Your primary responsibility will be to deliver accurate, relevant, and timely mission support while coordinating and integrating input from team members across various assigned projects. In your capacity as a liaison between your assigned directorate and the CACI team, you will ensure that team members are well-equipped to meet contract requirements and exceed customer expectations.

Throughout the year, JNWC team members deploy in support of U.S. military operations and exercises, delivering critical expertise in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to U.S. conventional and special forces. These exercises enable units to train effectively and prepare for future missions. Recent deployments have included locations such as Spain, Belgium, Germany, Hawaii, Texas, and North Carolina.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate closely with team leads from other directorates.

• Enhance communication and facilitate effective collaboration, optimizing support for the JNWC. 

• Manage institutional knowledge through the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and checklists.

• Ensure that team members are engaged, empowered to learn and grow, and capable of providing exceptional support to customers which will be essential to your leadership. 

• Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and provide valuable insights to government and military customers will be a key aspect of your role.

• Implement systems and processes to manage production workflows, track contract deliverables, and ensure quality and value in all outputs.

• Oversee and manage assigned contract personnel, identifying opportunities to optimize team capabilities and facilitate efficient support for the JNWC mission.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical/mechanical engineering or modeling and simulation

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

• A deep understanding of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center’s Mission, Processes and Objectives

• 2+ years of proven leadership experience

• Ability to lead, delegate responsibility for tasks and taskings and display a sense of urgency as you go about your work

• Strong verbal and written communications skills in addition to good organization and time management skills

• Proven experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships

• Proficiency in CACI software and application

• In-depth knowledge of CACI policies, processes, and available resources

• Endorsement and support from your current team and leadership

• Team members currently on waivers are not eligible for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI

• A master’s degree in a relevant field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Completion of a Department of Defense leadership course for commissioned or non-commissioned officers

Leadership Development We Can Offer You:

Emerging Leaders | The Emerging Leaders program at CACI focuses on essential leadership traits for individual contributors and small team leads, covering self-awareness, business strategy, inclusive collaboration, effective communication, and embracing change. Participants will enhance their readiness for future leadership roles and contribute to CACI's success in the defense and intelligence industry.

Fierce Conversations | The Fierce Conversations program enhances communication skills for CACI managers, enabling impactful conversations that foster growth and collaboration. Participants can choose from various modules, including resilience, feedback, and accountability, tailored to their specific needs. The program promotes an open culture of honest dialogue, empowering leaders to address challenges and improve team dynamics.

Lead People | The Lead People program is designed for leaders managing teams of three or more contributors, focusing on the development of management skills, a leadership mindset, and business acumen. Participants engage in pre-work with curated Skillsoft learning journeys, followed by eight virtual modules (2.5 hours each) and culminate in a day-long in-person

capstone session.

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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 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.

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$65,000 - $136,500

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.