Project/Task Manager - TS/SCI w/Polygraph with Security Clearance

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Job description

REQ#: RQ186581 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Job Description Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Project/Task Manager supporting our customer's Cyber Systems operations. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Project/Task Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an exceptional candidate joining our team to manage the Systems Engineering & Architecture (SE&A) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of several systems and networks under our purview that support our customer's defensive cybersecurity mission. HOW A PROJECT/TASK SR MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Manages and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned projects.
Supervises less than 10 employees.
Manages a diverse team of engineers and systems support/operations personnel to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Ensures communication, collaboration, and cooperation across 2-3 teams that enable collectively enable mission success.
Assists the team to proactively identify risks and challenges and then develop or propose solutions to customer leadership to mitigate those.
Directs, tracks, and provides both formal and informal reporting on multiple projects and systems (create/update Confluence pages and Jira tickets, provide information for biweekly and monthly Project Management Reviews, provide summary emails and formal writeups upon request).
Manages/tracks Jira tickets and ensure work is being documented and prioritized correctly; participates in weekly SCRUMs; engages daily with the team to keep abreast of all work, issues, concerns, etc.
Communicates effectively with customer and contract leadership, as well as the contractor team, to understand and relay objectives, requirements, and cost/schedule/technical concerns.
Identifies capability gaps and addresses needs to ensure the teams have what they need to complete work and achieve project success.
Supports team in accomplishing the A&A cycles and drives the work-off of POA&Ms.
Understanding of IT systems and infrastructure is required; understanding of cybersecurity principles and controls is desired. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity Management, or related discipline
Experience: 6+ years of related experience managing IT projects
Required Skills and Abilities: Confluence/Jira experience
Microsoft Office Suite (MS Project and/or Visio a plus)
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Desired Skills and Abilities: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
Experience managing budgets and understanding of customer procurement methods a plus
Knowledge of ICD 503 A&A process and security controls a plus.
Location: Herndon, VA - customer site
US Citizenship Required 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 Work Requirements .cls-1 fill:none;stroke:;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree .cls-2 fill:none;stroke:;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Institute (PMI) Travel Required Less than 10% .cls-3 fill:none;stroke:;stroke-miterlimit:10 Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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 consulting, 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 30 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. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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