Program Manager, Federal Payroll Modernization

Job Title: Program Manager, Federal Payroll Modernization

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 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity: 

A Federal shared services provider delivers payroll for approximately 605,000 Federal employees across more than 150 agencies. To address inefficiencies in fragmented and aging payroll systems, it is implementing a scalable, cloud-based payroll solution that improves automation, data quality, user experience and compliance, with implementation for the full customer base targeted within eighteen months. 

This position supports the core implementation call order, which covers discovery and fit-gap analysis, solution design and configuration, data migration, interface development, testing and parallel payroll validation, and cutover through hypercare. In this role you will manage delivery of the assigned scope — data migration, interfaces, and legacy payroll analysis and parallel validation — including schedule, staffing, deliverables, subcontract administration and Government acceptance. Travel up to 25%. 

Work is performed remotely from within the United States, with periodic on-site presence as the assignment requires. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage delivery of the assigned scope, including schedule, resources, risks and dependencies 

• Establish and maintain scope baselines and manage change control 

• Manage deliverable preparation, quality review and Government acceptance 

• Manage subcontract administration, performance reporting and second-tier subcontractors 

• Manage staffing, onboarding and personnel security processing for the assigned scope 

• Identify, track and escalate risks and issues through program governance 

• Support cutover, hypercare and transition to sustainment for the assigned scope 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 

• All work is performed from within the United States and its territories, from a work location approved in advance by the customer 

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for degree. 

• 7 or more years managing delivery of IT programs, including delivering as a subcontractor within a multi-company team where another company held technical delivery leadership 

• Experience managing fixed-price or deliverable-based scope, including baselining, change control and formal deliverable acceptance 

• Federal program delivery experience, including deliverable standards, government acceptance processes and past performance reporting (CPARS) 

• Experience staffing and ramping a program through federal suitability determination and equipment provisioning constraints 

• Demonstrated experience holding a scope boundary under commercial pressure and escalating constructively through a governance forum 

Desired: 

• ERP, HCM or payroll implementation delivery, particularly Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, or federal payroll, federal HR or federal shared services 

• Managing data conversion and integration workstreams specifically 

• A system replacement requiring parallel-run validation and a formal go/no-go acceptance decision 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or SAFe or other scaled agile delivery certification

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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:

$93,500 - $196,500

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.