Collaboration Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT seeks a Collaboration Lead for a federal client to oversee Microsoft’s M365 platform initiatives in a high-volume environment. The role requires leading large enterprise teams across locations, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in program management activities including budgeting and staffing.

You will manage day-to-day team activities, align work to timelines, improve customer experience, and address disputes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s cloud environment.
• 2+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s M365 platform.
• Proficient in PowerShell automation and M365 security features.
• Skilled in configuring DLP, MFA, Conditional Access, and Defender for M365.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background.
• Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and attitude for success, dedication and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day team activities, timelines, customer experience, and relationship management.
• Prioritize and allocate workflow while maintaining a productive, collaborative environment.
• Translate business requirements into technical implementations for large-scale Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Contribute to program management activities including budget and forecasting analysis, staffing, and performance management.

Skills

M365 platform

Microsoft cloud

PowerShell automation

M365 security

DLP configuration

Conditional Access

Defender for M365

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering

ITIL v4 Foundation

Job description

GDIT seeks a Collaboration Lead for our federal client who will provide oversight in areas Microsoft’s M365 Platform in a high volume, fast paced environment. Qualified candidates will have experience running large enterprise level teams across multiple locations, very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will also have experience in program management activities such as budget and forecasting analysis, staffing and performance management, service improvement, and quality.

This role will manage the day-to-day work activities of the team, including timelines, customer experience, and relationship management, and prioritizing and allocating workflow. The successful candidate will also provide a productive and motivating working environment and address any issues/disputes from customers or clients.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Collaboration Lead with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Collaboration Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s M365 platform


• Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s cloud environment.


• Demonstrated experience on M365 online platform and suite of services such as Exchange Online, Teams, Entra ID


• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft 365 Graph API uses


• Demonstrated experience with implementing ITIL standards and processes in a large, highly available, dynamic data center operation.


• Demonstrated experience translating between business requirements and technical implementation.


• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering in the context of a large, complex infrastructure.


• Work experience in a managed services IT environment is preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• ITIL v4 Foundation


• Bachelor of Science in Computer science or Engineering or equivalent work experience.


• 5+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s cloud environment.


• 2+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s M365 platform.


• Proficient in PowerShell automation and M365 security features


• Skilled in configuring DLP, MFA, Conditional Access, and Defender for M365


• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills


• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills


• Total comfort with unknown variables and ad-hoc changes


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly, and concisely present complicated computer concepts to end-users with differing skill levels.


• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a high demand environment


• U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background.


• Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and attitude for success, dedication and commitment.

Location

Onsite in Arlington, VA. Candidate must reside within the DC/MD/Northern VA area.

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