IT Project Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an IT Manager to support our DISA client at the Pentagon. The IT Manager will lead a ten-person operations team responsible for 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. The EMS team manages enterprise applications for networks used for network management, discovery, and root cause analysis across the entire IT infrastructure.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Skills: Aruba ClearPass, DNS, Information Technology Project Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), RSA
• Certifications: None listed

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for the team, ensuring alignment with Branch Chief goals and organizational objectives.
• Actively motivate 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.
• Oversee comprehensive resource management, including workload balancing, skill allocation, and capacity planning.
• Effectively manage 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.
• 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.
• Manage and ensure the high availability, configuration, and optimal performance of critical enterprise tools including: (ISE) Identity Service Engine (RSA) (LDAP) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Ansible/GitLab (DNS) InfoBlox ClearPass CloudVision AirWave CyberSecure IMS CiscoPrime JunoSpace.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
• Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager