Years of Experience
Project and operations management supporting C5ISR systems, government programs, lifecycle sustainment, procurement, logistics, and compliance.
Active Secret · C5ISR Lifecycle Sustainment · Government Programs · Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma
Maranda
Jacobs
// MBA · PMP · ScrumEX · Active Secret-Cleared Project Manager
Maranda Jacobs, MBA, PMP, ScrumEX, is an Active Secret-cleared project and operations management professional with 14+ years of experience supporting C5ISR systems, government programs, lifecycle sustainment, procurement, logistics, compliance, and cross-functional project execution in strategic and tactical environments. Her background includes managing complex program operations, supporting multi-million-dollar contracts, coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders, tracking lifecycle sustainment for thousands of systems, supporting CONUS and OCONUS mission requirements, and ensuring project delivery aligns with scope, budget, schedule, risk, and compliance expectations. Accumentum PMP training: July 2026.
14+ Years Experience
Secret Clearance (Active)
PMP · Accumentum July 2026
Project Manager · CACI
C5ISR Lifecycle Sustainment
14+
Years supporting C5ISR systems, government programs, lifecycle sustainment, procurement, logistics, and compliance
Secret
Active Secret security clearance supporting government programs and mission-focused operations
PMP
Project Management Professional training through Accumentum, July 2026
~$4.5M
Government contracts supported as Project Manager at CACI, Fayetteville, North Carolina
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By the Numbers
Active Clearance
Holds an active Secret security clearance while delivering project and operations leadership in government contracting environments.
Systems Tracked
As Operations Resource Manager at CACI, managed lifecycle sustainment tracking for more than 5,000 systems and ancillary kits across 90+ CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Contract Portfolio
As Project Manager at CACI, supports the management of multiple government contracts totaling approximately $4.5M.
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Operational Highlights
Leads Multi-Contract Government Delivery
Supports management of multiple government contracts totaling approximately $4.5M, helping lead daily operations, project schedules, financial performance, stakeholder coordination, and delivery execution aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and mission requirements.
Project Management
Stakeholder Coordination
Risk Awareness
Delivery Execution
Tracks Lifecycle Sustainment at Scale
Managed lifecycle sustainment tracking for more than 5,000 systems and ancillary kits while providing daily updates to the Government Program Manager, supporting Joint Warfighter C5ISR systems across more than 90 CONUS and OCONUS locations.
C5ISR
Lifecycle Sustainment
CONUS/OCONUS
Government PM Updates
Supports USSOCOM Program Operations
As Operations Data Management Specialist, supported USSOCOM programs through procurement actions, lifecycle sustainment coordination, system integration support, training requirements, contract administration, QA/QC reviews, and ISO-aligned audits.
USSOCOM
QA/QC
ISO Standards
Data Management
Anchors Defense Procurement and Logistics
As a Purchasing Analyst and Logistics Technician with L3 Communications NSS, supported lifecycle sustainment and training missions through procurement, vendor coordination, material accountability, GFE accountability, and COMSEC/CCI shipment compliance.
Procurement
GFE Accountability
COMSEC/CCI
DD1149 / F-Doc
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Experience
Jul 2023 — Present
Project Management · Government Contracts
Project Manager
CACI International Inc · Fayetteville, North Carolina Metropolitan Area
- Support the management of multiple government contracts totaling approximately $4.5M, helping lead daily operations, project schedules, financial performance, stakeholder coordination, and delivery execution.
- Collaborate directly with government and internal stakeholders to plan, execute, monitor, and deliver cross-functional projects, including scope, timelines, budgets, milestones, resource allocations, and client communication plans.
- Serve as a key point of contact for client communications, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and project coordination across internal teams and government stakeholders.
- Bring a structured approach to project management by balancing operational execution, financial visibility, stakeholder engagement, and performance outcomes in a high-expectation government contracting environment.
Jun 2020 — Jul 2023
C5ISR · Lifecycle Sustainment · Operations
Operations Resource Manager
CACI International Inc · Fayetteville, NC
- Managed lifecycle sustainment tracking for more than 5,000 systems and ancillary kits while providing daily updates to the Government Program Manager.
- Supported Joint Warfighter C5ISR systems across more than 90 CONUS and OCONUS locations, requiring accuracy, coordination, mission awareness, and operational follow-through.
- Supported system integration, sustainment, testing, fielding, training, and maintenance activities for systems deployed across strategic and tactical environments.
- Maintained visibility into equipment status, sustainment needs, operational timelines, and resource requirements so leadership had accurate information for decision-making.
Jun 2016 — Jun 2020
USSOCOM · Data Management · Compliance
Operations Data Management Specialist
CACI International Inc · Fayetteville, North Carolina Metropolitan Area
- Supported USSOCOM programs by facilitating procurement actions, lifecycle sustainment coordination, system integration support, training requirements, contract administration, and program team operations.
- Provided project coordination and administrative support across complex contracts and program teams, helping maintain schedules, prepare weekly reports, respond to data calls, support audits, and keep stakeholders informed.
- Conducted QA/QC reviews and audits to ensure compliance with government regulations and ISO standards, supporting documentation accuracy, process adherence, and audit readiness.
- Trained and mentored technicians on project and compliance requirements, strengthening team execution and standardization.
Sep 2012 — Jun 2016
Procurement · Logistics · GFE
Purchasing Analyst / Logistics Technician
L3 Communications NSS · Fayetteville, NC
- Supported lifecycle sustainment and training missions through procurement, logistics coordination, vendor engagement, material accountability, and government documentation management.
- Managed and prioritized purchase requisitions in accordance with Statements of Work and government requirements, coordinating materials, equipment, and mission-support resources from request through receiving, inspection, and accountability.
- Coordinated vendor activity, inspections, receiving, material tracking, and Government Furnished Equipment accountability for CONUS and OCONUS operations.
- Prepared and processed DD1149s, DD2062s, 3161s, and DRMO documentation through the F-Doc process, and supported COMSEC and CCI shipment preparation, verification, and compliance.
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Credentials & Qualifications
Security & Access
Secret Clearance (Active)
Active Secret security clearance supporting government programs, operations, and C5ISR lifecycle sustainment.
Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Accumentum PMP training (July 2026). Also lists Project Management Professional (PMP) among certifications.
Agile & Scrum
Scrum Master · CSP-PO · Scrum Excellence · Agile Leader
Certifications include Scrum master, Certified Scrum Professional®-Product Owner, Agile Leader, and Scrum Excellence.
Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt · Change Management Specialist
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt plus Change Management Specialist certification supporting process improvement and program leadership.
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Technical Skills
// Top Skills
Procurement & GFE
ProcurementCore
Government Furnished EquipmentCore
COMSEC/CCI ComplianceCore
Logistics DocumentationAdvanced
// Programs
Government Programs
C5ISR Lifecycle SustainmentCore
Government ProgramsCore
OperationsCore
Budget & Schedule ManagementAdvanced
// Methods
Agile & Improvement
Agile & ScrumCore
Lean Six SigmaAdvanced
ISO Process ImprovementAdvanced
Risk MitigationAdvanced
// Credentials
PMP & ScrumEX
PMPCore
ScrumEX / Scrum MasterCore
CSP-POAdvanced
Agile LeaderAdvanced
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Let’s Put Maranda To Work
Best aligned for project management, government programs, operations, procurement, logistics, and C5ISR lifecycle sustainment roles that need an Active Secret-cleared leader with Accumentum PMP training. Contact via LinkedIn only.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maranda-jacobs
Location: El Paso, Texas, United States
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Education
Accumentum®
Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Course
Project Management · July 2026.
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Business Administration and Management, General.
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management
Management.
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