Project Activation Cell Lead, Senior

Job Title: Project Activation Cell Lead, Senior

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 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced Project Activation Cell Lead Senior to support logistics operations across the Indo-Pacific. The Project Activation Cell Lead Senior serves as CACI's senior project manager responsible for leading the activation, planning, coordination, and transition of Government-directed Task Delivery Orders from receipt through execution. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, this position provides leadership for rapidly organizing personnel, resources, schedules, and operational plans to ensure new requirements are executed efficiently and in accordance with customer expectations.

The Project Activation Cell Lead, Senior works closely with Government stakeholders, program leadership, functional managers, site leads, subcontractors, and mission partners to synchronize project startup activities, establish execution plans, and ensure seamless integration across logistics, facilities, mission support, and operational functions. This position enables rapid mission execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project risks, and maintaining operational readiness throughout the project activation lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead activation and startup of Government-directed Task Delivery Orders and project initiatives.
• Develop integrated project activation plans, schedules, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning with logistics, facilities, mission support, security, and operational teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project activation activities with Government customers.
• Coordinate staffing, onboarding, resource allocation, and deployment planning for new project requirements.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, planning sessions, and execution reviews.
• Monitor project startup activities to ensure schedule, cost, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies supporting successful activation.
• Coordinate subcontractor integration and readiness for project execution.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Support transition planning between project activation and sustained operations.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and performance metrics for program leadership.
• Mentor project managers and project coordinators while promoting standardized project management practices.
• Lead lessons learned, after-action reviews, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across Government, contractor, and mission partner organizations to enable successful project execution.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing Government programs, project activations, operational planning, logistics, or mission support activities.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, or Special Operations organizations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams responsible for project startup, transition, or operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government and military leadership on project status, risks, and execution strategies.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting rapid project mobilization, contingency operations, or geographically dispersed Government programs.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Power BI, SharePoint, or other project management and collaboration tools.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent project management certifications are preferred
• 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:

$86,100 - $181,000

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.