Program Planning Specialist

Job Title: Program Planning Specialist

Job Category: Logistics

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
Team CACI has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Program Planning Specialist supporting an enterprise-scale Intelligence Community (IC) program in Springfield, VA. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of contract best practices and procedures as well as Government policies.There are two distinct components of this Program Office support role – process contract requirements and documentation of HW and SW maintenance renewals.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the procurement and delivery processes interface with both CACI and customer Asset Management processes.
• Perform a wide variety of technical activities related to requirements gathering, planning, assessing, evaluating, tracking, and receiving hardware required to meet user and project needs.
• Enter purchase requests and register “receiving” in Procurement application.
• Source and research services, equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the contract.
• Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Confer with manufacturers and supplier to determine factors that affect prices and determines best solution consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Review proposals and quotes, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve invoices, and maintain necessary records.
• Participate in establishing and defining procurement plan requirements.
• Data Entry of all requirements assigned.
• Review and verify Bills of Material.
• Track hardware and software maintenance agreements.
• Work with Integrated Logistics Support team to reconcile assets for annual hardware maintenance renewals.
• Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and CACI policies and procedures.
• Identify areas of process improvement within the Project Management Office improve and maintain program efficiency for CDRL submissions.
• Run recurring reports to identify discrepancies and initiate change actions
• Assists in the development of bids and agreements.

Qualifications:
Required: 

• Security Clearance: active TS/SCI
• Ability to pass a CI polygraph.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evening hours as required.
• Understanding of Microsoft office programs
• Ability to keep detailed accountability records, including budgets and inventory.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, while ensuring accuracy, adherence to documentation standards, and a timely delivery for all work products and schedules.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English in written and spoken form.
• be comfortable and productive in a small team environment.
• work in a self-directed manner while achieving aggressive goals.

Experience:

• bachelor’s degree with 1+ year experience or 2+ years of experience developing, implementing, maintaining, and executing program required processes and procedures.
• 1+ years of experience tracking maintenance agreements/warranties.
• 1+ reviewing and prepping Statements of work.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Tool Suite.

Desired:

• ITIL Foundations certification

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$43,500-$86,900

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.