Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilots Project Manager Full-time

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilots Project Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

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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CACI is seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilots Project Manager to join our team of technical and functional experts supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters, Chief Technology Officer Directorate (CTOD), Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology (AI/ET) initiative. This team works with a federal workforce staff with technical expertise for the smooth functioning of high-visibility, department-wide AI initiatives. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of AI capabilities, familiar with emerging AI technologies, and experience managing AI projects from pilots to operational capability. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and demonstrate a passion for AI technologies.

This is a remote work eligible position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilots Project Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of AI Task Force projects with a focus on DHS component pilot programs. Duties include all areas of project management, from initiation through closeout to ensure the successful execution of the project’s mission, goals, and objectives. The Project Manager reports to the Task Order Program Manager and works directly with the federal lead for each project.

The AI Pilots Project Manager provides support to the DHS AI Task Force with particular focus on DHS components that identify AI capability requirements and require technical expertise and support. These duties include, but are not limited to project management, administrative, and logistical support for meetings, working sessions, and other engagements; venue research, date deconfliction, agenda development, justification package development and routing; collection, formatting, organization of slide decks, presentations and briefings; organization and review of read-ahead packages and support materials; drafting notifications and announcements, note taking; day-of logistics, and development of summaries.

Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Accountable for all aspects of project performance.
• Provide overall direction to all project activities and client interactions
• Manage multiple AI Task Force projects simultaneously
• Develop performance metrics based on customer requirements; provide assessments and recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage matrixed functional and technical experts to plan, organize, and direct activities for all projects assigned to achieve project goals
• Provide project coordination, scheduling, milestone tracking, reporting, external engagement support, and other related tasks for AI Corps Department-wide projects.
• Assist with meeting management and logistics support relevant to the AI Corps to include drafting topic ideas; supporting coordination and routing agendas
• Participate in working group sessions on relevant study topics, interviews with relevant stakeholders, drafting analytic summaries, and make recommendations for working group reports.
• Develop informational products for internal and external stakeholders in the form of fact sheets, reports, memos, and recommendations.
• Assist in development of briefings for internal and external audiences, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the current guidelines and policies
• Perform quality control to include editing documents for grammar, format, and content.
• Assist in coordinating draft responses, talking points, and other materials for use during working groups and other meetings.
• Conduct research and provide analytical support, conduct analysis and drafting recommendations in support of the governance documentation.
• Ensure that project goals and objectives are met within contract terms and conditions
• Produce project deliverables based on the full scope of the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Ensure Program Manager and senior level management within the client organization are aware of overall program status including risks, strategic options, and decisions for resolution.
• Bring a collaborative, team-centric attitude and enthusiasm that encourages outreach and partnership.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI technologies, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD) – Active EOD preferred
• BA/BS and 8 years’ experience in a related field, or equivalent (equivalency includes MA + 5 years applicable experience or AA + 10 years applicable experience)
• Documented experience planning and executing pilot programs, AI focus preferred (resume should clearly highlight this qualification).
• Experience working in a geographically dispersed, remote workforce
• Strong organization and communications skills and ability to work collaboratively with Senior Government Leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Advanced MS Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Strong initiative to proactively establish relationships, setting up working groups to achieve outcomes, finding opportunities to innovate and improve value, as well as providing new ideas for improvement
• Ability to work independently on a complex task with little direction and management oversight
• Able to understand the customer operational needs and identify areas for improvement in business processes and propose solutions
• Application level understanding of 508 compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Certification (PMP, Scrum, Agile)
• 3+ years’ senior staff experience (e.g. Congressional Staffer, Federal Department Staff, 3-Star GO/FO Staff)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively with program employees, government/client representatives, and internal organizational functional representatives
• Able to discover relevant data, understand the context it is being used, and apply experience analysis to turn data into useful information
• Experienced receiving initial information and guidance, conducting research to better understand requirements, and achieving high quality results
• Ability to ensure compliance of products made available for public release on government sites

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.

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.

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:
$62,200-$130,600

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.