SATCOM Manager - Active Top Secret security clearance required, SCI Eligibility

General Dynamics IT; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities with

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology learning

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a SATCOM Manager to lead protected military communications projects and manage plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.

You will work with cross-functional teams, identify risks, and ensure requirements are translated into actionable tasks while pursuing PM excellence and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS; degree in business management, IT, or engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience including 6+ years in project management, preferably in government tech or defense.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for protected military communications initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as needed.
• Provide expertise in protected military communication requirements.
• Support analysis of concepts, communications requirements, and related documents to capture project requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to gather and document project requirements and translate technical information into actionable tasks.
• Collaborate with technical experts to codify recommendations as CONOPS, CONEMPs, TTPs.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Scrum

Job description

SATCOM Manager – Active Top Secret / SCI Eligibility Required

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a SATCOM MANAGER. Join a high OPTEMPO, mission critical team in support of the highest levels of the federal government in the heart of our nation’s capital. As a SATCOM Manager, you will support the mission by leveraging project management, analytical and organizational skills to lead projects focused on improving organizational communications. You will have the opportunity to significantly impact the organization/mission and contribute to the effectiveness of operations by driving projects from conception to completion. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As the SATCOM Manager, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a SATCOM Manager joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A SATCOM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for initiatives related to protected military communications.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as needed.
• Provide expertise in protected military communication requirements.
• Support the analysis of concepts, communications requirements, OPLANS, acquisition documents and related technical and non-technical documents, ensuring project requirements are accurately captured.
• Work with stakeholders to gather and document project requirements, translating technical information into actionable project tasks.
• Collaborate with technical experts to codify recommendations in Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Concept of Employment (CONEMPs), Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) as project deliverables.
• Identify and recommend improvements for AEHF/Protected SATCOM management processes within the context of project execution.
• Assist government leads with the identification and analysis of AEHF SATCOM-related capability gaps, requirements, analysis, and review related briefs, white papers and other documents, incorporating this analysis into project planning.
• Develop and present analytics, briefs, and technical support for leadership reviews, work sessions and briefings, conveying project status, outcomes and facilitating discussions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Education: BA/BS; degree in business management, IT, or engineering field preferred
• Required Experience: Minimum 10 years experience to include 6+ years’ experience in project management, preferably within the government technology or defense industry.
• Required Technical Skills: Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Scrum)
• Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility.

• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from initiation to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management
  • Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at various levels
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Desired Skills and Abilities:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience working with Protected Systems (e.g. MILSTAR, AEHF) and military communications systems
• Location: On Customer Site, Arlington, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays