IT Project Manager Junior

gdit; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking an IT Project Manager Junior in Ashburn, VA to coordinate cybersecurity project activities from planning through delivery. You will develop plans, track milestones, manage risks, and support PMO processes while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a strong background in IT/cybersecurity projects and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position involves working within CBP initiatives, 24/7 security operations considerations, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting IT, cybersecurity, or technical project activities.
• Familiarity with IT system lifecycle processes, cybersecurity environments, or federal IT delivery.
• Education and CBP background investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cybersecurity project activities from planning through delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps; track milestones and risks.
• Support PMO processes, budgets, and communication with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and assist with internal training.

Skills

Communication

Cybersecurity

IT Projects

Technical Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Technical Projects

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government—protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America’s borders. This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response, cloud and network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities. The IT Project Manager Junior will support teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats. You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP’s cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The IT Project Manager Junior coordinates cybersecurity project activities from planning through delivery. You will:

• Develop, maintain, and update project plans, schedules, task lists, and roadmaps.
• Assign tasks, track progress, assess risks, and ensure compliance with established project management processes and methodologies.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Support the preparation of project documentation, including charters, work breakdown structures, and status updates.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and performance metrics to ensure progress against the baseline plan.
• Assist with budget, scope, and schedule monitoring, escalating issues when risks or delays arise.
• Facilitate project meetings, capture action items, and coordinate follow-up, helping maintain accountability across teams.
• Work within a cybersecurity-centric environment, supporting initiatives that span endpoint, cloud, network, and operations domains.
• Coordinate with analysts, engineers, and operations teams to maintain project momentum across complex technical workflows.
• Participate in cross-functional planning activities, supporting technical teams through requirements alignment and task sequencing.
• Preferred certifications:
  • CAPM
  • CompTIA Project+
  • Agile Fundamentals

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience supporting IT, cybersecurity, or technical project activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with ad hoc training to junior members in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, track deliverables, and support structured PMO processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with IT system lifecycle processes, cybersecurity environments, or federal IT delivery.
• Ability to mentor junior team members or assist with internal training is preferred.
• undefinedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field preferred. Previous or Current CBP Background Investigation desired.OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
  Explore a career in cyber security at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $90,275. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Ashburn

Additional Work Locations:

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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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