Lifecycle Project Lead

Job Title: Lifecycle Project Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of their IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Lifecycle Project Lead to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

The Project lifecycle lead manages a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning, executing, and continuously improving a large-scale technology lifecycle and refresh program. This role ensures full alignment with enterprise governance, customer objectives, and program sponsor expectations while maintaining high standards of service delivery and operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing overall leadership and accountability for program execution, ensuring that project strategies, schedules, deliverables, and performance outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Managing a cross-functional team supporting engineering, operations, and technology refresh activities; ensuring clarity of roles, effective collaboration, and consistent adherence to established processes and quality standards.
• Driving compliance with enterprise policies, lifecycle management requirements, and IT/IM service delivery standards, including oversight of governance procedures, performance metrics, and continual service improvement activities.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive lifecycle and project management plans for hardware modernization efforts, including capital planning, investment management, and roadmap development.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the customer and program sponsor, providing timely communication, status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinating closely with the procurement team, customer stakeholders, and internal corporate partners to plan, justify, and acquire required hardware, software, and services-ensuring purchases align with program needs, budget constraints, and acquisition regulations.
• Ensuring effective issue resolution, risk mitigation, and conflict management across the program while maintaining operational continuity and system availability throughout execution.
• Producing required program documentation, reports, and briefings that meet contractual specifications for content, format, and schedule.
• Promoting transparency, open communication, and strong customer relationships across all levels of the team, partners, and vendors.

Qualifications:

Required

• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph prior to start.
• An AS/AA and 14+ years of experience; BS/BA and 12+ years; MS/MA and 8+ years; or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 6 years of experience leading programs, projects, or distributed execution teams of organizational significance.
• Current DoD 8140 IAT II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects, shaping program strategy, and overseeing project cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
• Familiarity with IC purchasing, logistics processes, and procurement engagement requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts independently.

Desired

• Degree in Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
• Experience working within IC ITE services or classified operational environments.
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

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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:
$103,800 - $218,100

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.