Deputy Project Manager - Technical

General Dynamics Information Technology; Sierra Vista (AZ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Deputy Project Manager - Technical to support Network & Systems Administration for critical Army Enterprise infrastructure. You will assist the Program Manager in day-to-day technical oversight, customer coordination, planning, and execution across JRSS, JBCE routers, AGUN migration, operations, and compliance.

You will ensure mission readiness, operational continuity, and high-quality performance across network and systems functions, while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• Security clearance level: Top Secret/SCI T5 required
• Certifications: Security+ CE or CASP CE or SecurityX CE and CCNA required
• On customer site as needed
• Flexibility to support 24/7/365 operations
• Knowledge of Army network architecture and JRSS/AGUN infrastructure is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support daily operational execution across JRSS, JBCE, JMN, and AGUN network environments.
• Oversee troubleshooting, OS upgrades, configuration changes, VRF cutovers, and incident management for enterprise routers and firewalls.
• Coordinate with NETCOM, GCC, DISA, and site technicians to resolve outages, validate configurations, and maintain network stability.
• Support program reporting, customer communication, and delivery of technical updates to CORs, KO, and government stakeholders.
• Manage workload prioritization, ticket flow, CRQs, and compliance requirements while ensuring quality and timely execution.
• Guide staff development, training alignment, onboarding, and documentation improvements for operational processes.
• Assist with modernization efforts and technology integration supporting the Army’s transition from JRSS to AGUN.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking

Deliverables Management

Leadership

Network Administration

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Cyber Security

Job description

Job Qualifications:

Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Deliverables Management, Leadership, Network Administration

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Skills:

Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Deliverables Management, Leadership, Network Administration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER - TECHNICAL

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) supports the Network & Systems Administration Teams in managing, securing, and modernizing critical Army Enterprise network infrastructure. This role assists the Program Manager in day‑to‑day technical oversight, customer coordination, planning, and execution of activities spanning JRSS, JBCE routers, AGUN migration support, operations, and compliance. The Technical DPM ensures mission readiness, operational continuity, and high‑quality performance across all network & systems administration functions.

HOW THE DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide technical leadership and support daily operational execution across JRSS, JBCE, JMN, and AGUN network environments.
• Oversee troubleshooting, OS upgrades, configuration changes, VRF cutovers, and incident management for enterprise routers and firewalls.
• Coordinate with NETCOM, GCC, DISA, and site technicians to resolve outages, validate configurations, and maintain network stability.
• Support program reporting, customer communication, and delivery of technical updates to CORs, KO, and government stakeholders.
• Manage workload prioritization, ticket flow, CRQs, and compliance requirements while ensuring quality and timely execution.
• Guide staff development, training alignment, onboarding, and documentation improvements for operational processes.
• Assist with modernization efforts and technology integration supporting the Army’s transition from JRSS to AGUN.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your project management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Deputy Project/Task Manager must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Cyber Security
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Security clearance level: Top Secret/SCI T5 required.
• Certifications: Security+ CE or CASP CE or SecurityX CE and CCNA required
• Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to be on customer site as needed.
• Flexibility to support 24/7/365 operations.
• An understanding of the Army's Network Architecture. Direct experience with JRSS/AGUN infrastructure and network administration preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system required.
• ITIL v4 certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Technical certifications such as JNCIA, PNCSE, VMware, etc. helpful.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Agile & Scrum Methodologies
• Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Risk Management & Assessment
• Stakeholder Communication
• Performance Tracking (KPIs)
• Project Management Software
• Process Improvement
• Problem Thinking & Critical Thinking
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Leadership & Mentorship
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $89,250 - $120,750. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA AZ Fort Huachuca

Additional Work Locations:

USA AZ Fort Huachuca

Total Rewards At GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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