Operations Lead Team Member

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in La Plata, MD seeks an Operations Lead to oversee mission execution and coordinate OEM teams in operations support. The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance and readiness for 12-hour shifts on a 4-on/4-off cycle.

The position emphasizes monitoring operations integrity, directing test activities, and collaborating with mission partners. Strong communications and team-player mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent + 5 years related experience.
• MS degree + 3 years experience is acceptable.
• Must have TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts; 4-on 4-off schedule.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the execution of mission and directs operational contractor efforts, including OEM teams on operations floor and COMSEC tasks.
• Monitors and reports overall operations integrity and success.
• Coordinates schedule with mission partners.
• Directs software and/or equipment test activities.
• Reports security, staffing, or resource issues to Site Lead.
• Coordinates issues with outside mission nodes.
• Proposes system and site improvements to Site Leads.
• Addresses operational issues with mission partners.
• Acts as operations/facilities/floor manager outside normal hours.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Collaboration

Ops leadership

Education

BS or equivalent

MS

Job description

We work with the Department of War to keep our nation and our allies always one step ahead. Combining proven strategies and technology innovations, we streamline, connect, and secure even the most complex and critical teams. Currently, we are seeking an Operations Lead team member in La Plata, MD. The selected candidate must have a government security clearance, per contract requirements (Clearance Level: TS/SCI) and a Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the execution of mission and directs operational contractor efforts, to include managing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams in current operations support and COMSEC activities on the operations floor and troubleshooting operational support issues.
• Monitors and reports overall operations integrity and success.
• Coordinates schedule with mission partners.
• Coordinate and direct software and/or equipment test activities.
• Reports to Site Lead or Site Operations Lead any security, staffing, or resource problems.
• Coordinates issues with outside mission nodes.
• Makes formal proposals for systems and site improvements to Site Lead and Site Operations Lead.
• Addresses operational issues with mission partners.
• Operations/facilities/floor manager outside of normal duty hours.
• May monitor work area entry/badging control outside of normal duty hours.
• Shipment control outside of normal duty hours.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent + 5 years related experience, or MS + 3 yrs experience.
• Highly desired experience in Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission operations and support.
• Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, weekdays and weekends; schedule is based on 4-days on and 4-days off.
• Candidates should have good communication skills. Most of the work involves all forms of communication - email, written, chat, and telephone.
• Must be able to work well with others - we are looking for team players. And must also be able to work independently under limited supervision, at times.
• Must be able to collaborate with others and coordinate a variety of activities.
• Security Clearance: Must have TS/SCI w/CI Poly; candidate must be indoctrinated prior to reporting to the site for work.

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 intelligence 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 $100,300 - $135,700. 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.

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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