IT Project Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Competitive pay and paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an IT Manager to support our DISA client at the Pentagon. This role involves leading a ten-person operations team responsible for the Enterprise Management System (EMS) to ensure optimal performance and availability of critical IT tools.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, 5+ years of IT project management experience, and an active Secret security clearance. They will drive team direction and improve IT operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in IT project management.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a ten-person operations team providing IT services.
• Manage resources to ensure continuous service availability.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Branch Chief.

Skills

System administration

Project management

Cybersecurity principles

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ISE

RSA

Ansible

InfoBlox

Job description

GDIT is seeking an IT Manager to help support our DISA client in the Pentagon. The IT Manager will lead a ten-person operations team providing IT services to monitor, operate, and maintain the Enterprise Management System (EMS). The EMS Architecture supports management of Sensitive but Unclassified, Secret, TS, and SCI networks. EMS team manages the enterprise applications for the networks used to provide network management, discovery, and root cause analysis capabilities for the entire IT infrastructure.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

• Leadership and Direction:
  • Set the direction for the team, ensuring alignment with Branch Chief goals and organizational objectives.
  • Actively motivates the team, fostering a positive work environment, building morale, and encouraging continuous professional development.
  • Manage the team and oversee the successful completion of all tasks and assigned projects utilizing a Kanban methodology.
• Project and Resource Management:
  • Oversee comprehensive resource management, including workload balancing, skill allocation, and capacity planning.
  • Effectively manage these resources and schedules to ensure continuous service availability and timely project delivery without burning out the team.
  • Participate in the development of technical project plans, proposals, reports, and schedules.
  • Plan and prioritize new projects and system upgrades.
• Customer Engagement and Value Creation:
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Branch Chief, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
  • Drive the development of new capabilities that create tangible value for the customer.
  • Identify opportunities to improve IT operations and end-user satisfaction, implementing solutions to address those opportunities.
• Tool and Platform Availability Management:
  • Manage and ensure the high availability, configuration, and optimal performance of the following critical enterprise tools:
    • (ISE) Identity Service Engine
    • (RSA)
    • (LDAP) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
    • Ansible/GitLab
    • (DNS) InfoBlox
    • ClearPass
    • CloudVision
    • AirWave
    • CyberSecure IMS
    • CiscoPrime
    • JunoSpace

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Security Clearance: Active Secret
• Certification(s): Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Education (ONE of the following): Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience in IT project management; At least 3 years of people management experience
• Technical Skills: 2+ years working in system administration, networks, and infrastructure environments; Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices; Familiarity with the managed tools (ISE, RSA, Ansible, InfoBlox, etc.)
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply systematic problem-solving skills to quickly solve novel problems and remediate complex issues; Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Location: Customer Site in the Pentagon

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, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace