F-35 Technical Project Manager | Active Secret clearance

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Technical Project Manager at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoWs focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a Technical Project Manager , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our Cybersecurity team on the F-35 Lightning II Program.

• Monitor and support all aspects of multiple moderate and complex projects simultaneously.

• Participates as a member of and/or supports the specified program or project team.

• Serves as interface and point of contact with Government action officers and representatives for any project issues.

• Analyzes new and complex project related problems and creates innovative solutions involving scheduling implementation of associated tasks.

• Prepares long and short-range plans for implementation of new and expanded technologies to included systems and application implementation, network expansion and transition to operational activities.

• Applies government-instituted processes for documentation operational and change control management.

• Analyzes and tracks requirements, status of program/projects and schedules.

• Administrative work performing non-routine research and administrative tasks related to the coordination and oversight of projects to ensure timely and effective project development and completion.

• Will be responsible for coordinating, prioritizing and facilitating information within the department.

• Coordinates program or project planning and implementation, including assessing needs, setting goals and objectives alongside senior leadership and program analyst(s)

• Assists researchers and program analysts to define project scope and requirements

• Participates in project budget planning and development.

• Assisting the program analyst(s) with establishing the project work plan and calendar or schedules; monitors, reviews, and evaluates progress.

• Coordinates and attends meetings; establishes and maintains internal and external contacts as necessary.

• Records meeting discussions, as appropriate.

• Verifies and analyzes the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project; resolves any discrepancies or problems.

• Prepares records of project activities (e.g. Project charter, schedule, meeting minutes, lessons learned, risks); oversees and ensures the timely processing in and the delivery of required materials.

• Monitors record keeping and file maintenance for the program or project.

• Serves as liaison for department; coordinates activities and exchanges information flow between project members, program analysts, and senior leadership as required.

• Provides administrative support (formatting, etc.) to the Team Lead with protocol driven research proposals, technical report, final reports, and peer reviewed manuscripts or presentations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your Cyber expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Technical Project Manager must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

• Required Experience: 8 years of project management experience within large and complex enterprise/corporate environments.

• Experience in analyzing program/project status and providing documentation to support project/program.

• Experience with ITSM based services.

• Required Certifications: DoD 8140.03 Work Role (802) IT Project Manager - Basic. Industry Certifications: PMP and ITIL Foundations (ITIL to be achieved within 3 months of hiring).

• Education: BS or BA degree. Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of experience is required without a BS/BA degree. An additional 4 years of experience is required with an AA/AS degree.

• Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Arlington, VA; 3 days remote.

• US Citizenship Required.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required