What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager - Security Clearance Required position at General Dynamics - IT?

We are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges.

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Project Manager joining our team in Falls Church, VA.

This is an IT Service Management contract in support of the operation, modernization, expansion, and further evolution of the program’s global Information Technology (IT) services including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management services.The program supports the enterprise IT infrastructure, its Wide Area Network (WAN), authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and associated services. The program uses ITIL best practices framework as the basis for IT Service Management (ITSM) model.

To be successful in this position you need to be collaborative and willing to work within a team. While you will need to be a self-starter completing tasks on your own, working together is critical in this role. You will be interfacing with the client and senior staff. Therefore, you should be articulate in your communications because your opinion matters. You will need to explain technical intricacies in a way that is easily understood.

HOW AN IT PROJECT MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT :

Provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned project / task(s).
Review status of project(s), manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
Responsible for scope, schedule, and performance of assigned project or task(s).
Manages or directs resources required to perform assigned project / task(s).
Communicate, verbally and in writing, effectively to government leads and representatives, peers and teammates, and leadership.
Manages and directs efforts of teams and serves as the interface and POC with government leads and representatives on technical actions related to the project / task.
Support the networks and associated computing services from requirement identification to service retirement / replacement.
Provides support to the program’s supported organizations to ensure flexible and responsive operation and defense of the network as it relates to projects / tasks.
Support the successful delivery of projects / tasks undertaken for the program through effective facilitation, tracking and reporting.
Assist with advising managers and teams on the best use of project management disciplines and approaches, and act as the first POC for any program management queries.
Monitor performance against SLAs and work with the Service Value Management (SVM) teams to ensure effective delivery, mitigation of risks, and appropriate corrective actions taken, where necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED :

Education / Equivalent Training Required :

High school diploma or higher.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Required Experience :

5 years of experience implementing project management principles and managing, tracking, and coordinating a wide range of actions, documents, and tasks through completion.

Required Skills Requirements :

Experience with MS Suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) to include MS Project

Experience effectively directing and managing functions involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks of similar size and scope to this program.

Experience implementing project management principles and managing, tracking, and coordinating a wide range of actions, documents, and tasks through completion.

Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for improvement.

Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve.

Strong organizational, collaborative, written, verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various audiences to include senior military and government leadership.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Willingness to continuously learn and stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies and adapt to changes in requirements and new assignments.

Must be able to present your ideas clearly through briefings, meetings, and interaction with leadership of different skill sets.

Must be able to engage with stakeholders to ensure tasks are progressing and meeting timelines.

Strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member.

Ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements.

Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.

Ability to work under time constraints.

Actively participate in all meetings such as, but not limited to weekly staff meetings, weekly training, etc.

Analytically inclined with attention to detail and accuracy and consistent follow-through to assure problems are resolved.

Analyzes and recommends alternative solutions to meet customer needs.

Builds credibility and trust with customers and team members.

Identifies areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction.

Supports the team process and participates on cross-functional teams.

Required Certification Requirements :

Have, or ability to obtain within three months of hire, the appropriate baseline certification to achieve DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II compliance, such as CompTIA Security CE.

Will need to obtain an additional certification within three months of hire to achieve the necessary Computing Environment (CE) certification. This certification should be in line with a technical discipline related to technologies (Networks, Systems, Cloud, etc.) associated with the program. Candidate may have further discussions with the program’s Resource Integration Manager for more details.

When 8140 requirements are implemented on program / contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.

Maintain and upgrade certifications.

Desired Certification Requirements :

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP); the goal is to obtain this cert although not a requirement to start.

Possess an ITIL® 4 Foundations or higher cert(s).

Security Clearance Level Requirements :

Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance at time of interview and candidate must maintain active clearance.

Location :

Falls Church, Virginia

Hours and days TBD upon hire.

Three (3) days onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding / transition in period requires on-site support up to 60 days. Program work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or USG leadership.

Travel :

Up to 10%. Travel may include attending conferences up to two times annually and site visits as needed.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI / ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Salary : $105,622 - $126,500

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