Project/Task Sr Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Project/Task Sr Manager to oversee complex programs for NAWCAD-WOLF and to guide the contracted effort installing C5ISR systems aboard US Naval vessels.

Requires a Master’s in a relevant field, 8+ years, US citizenship, Secret clearance (TS/SCI possible), PMP preferred, and on-site work in CA or MD with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, CS, or IT.
• 8+ years total experience; 5+ years in engineering management.
• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance; TS/SCI possible.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise program operations; plan, direct, and report progress to meet mission outcomes.
• Interface with Government COR; oversee TO requirements and resource management.
• Manage financial/administrative controls to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Apply best-practice PM principles for C5ISR shipboard system delivery.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

C5ISR

Financial management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Technical/Business/CS/IT

Job description

Project/Task Sr Manager — NAWCAD-WOLF

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Project/Task Sr Manager. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Project/Task Sr Manager, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NAWCAD-WOLF. You will play a crucial role in providing direction, quality management, and leadership of the contracted effort to install C5ISR systems aboard US Naval Vessels.

• Lead, manage, and support the contracted effort by supervising program operations, developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing program execution, and monitoring and reporting progress to ensure mission outcomes are met.
• Collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders by serving as a primary interface and point of contact with the Government COR on technical and program/project issues; overseeing execution of Task Order (TO) requirements; managing acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
• Drive program performance through proper management and control of financial and administrative aspects of the contracted effort, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Utilize best-practice program and project management principles (e.g., resource planning, risk and issue management, schedule and cost control, quality management) aligned to C5ISR systems delivery in shipboard installation environments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

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

• Education: Master’s degree in an Engineering, Technical, Business, Computer Science, or IT discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years overall. At least 5 years must include engineering management and supervision of at least 6 concurrently supported shipboard installation projects in the systems engineering, design, or fielding of C5ISR systems. At least 5 years must include experience working with large (≥200 FTE) and diverse teams, providing guidance, direction, and supervision in areas such as project management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management for C5ISR systems. Required experience may be concurrent.
• PMP-certification preferred
• US Citizenship required
• Security clearance level: Must have ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in program leadership for complex C5ISR efforts; expertise in developing management procedures and controls; mastery of schedule/cost/quality management; experience engaging a Government COR as primary interface and POC.
• Role requirements: On-site presence at California, Maryland, with occasional travel and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.

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.