Project/Task Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

9d•$110,500 - $149,500•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Project/Task Manager to support customers at the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters as part of the St. Elizabeths Technology Services II (SETS II) program. Projects will require close coordination with systems, campus wiring, network/transport, physical security, radio frequency, and audio/visual engineering teams, as well as technicians across these disciplines and a CADD team throughout project initiation, design, and implementation. The role also involves coordination with the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team to ensure smooth transition of projects upon completion, and collaboration with Government, construction, and design stakeholders across the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

2–5+ years of experience managing or supporting technical projects, design/build efforts, or systems modernization initiatives (e.g., network, physical security systems).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, or work experience.
Ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior leaders, engineers, SMEs, construction teams, and design teams.
Ability to capture customer requirements and translate them into clear documentation for engineering and CADD teams.
Ability to identify and communicate risks or impacts to budget, timeline, or scope.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality deliverables such as design documentation, estimates, and transition materials.
Ability to collaborate with other Project Managers to balance multiple tasks and priorities within limited resource constraints.
Strong working knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently and under guidance from Program Management and Engineering leadership.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance.

Nice To Haves

Background in technology systems with the ability to understand complex technical solutions preferred.
Experience reviewing technical engineering designs is a plus.
PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Developing estimates, project schedules, work breakdown structures, and technical engineering installation packages using MS Project, Excel, and Word.
Meeting with customers to define technical solution requirements.
Monitoring and controlling project labor and material budgets and comparing actuals to approved estimates.
Supporting project procurement activities, including collaboration with remote logistics and procurement teams.
Coordinating resource allocation with Engineering and Technician Leads to ensure tasks are completed and time charging is accurate.
Maintaining current project status reporting and providing updates to Government stakeholders.
Directing project activities to meet client and organizational objectives and serving as a liaison to resolve issues and answer stakeholder questions.
Ensuring quality of program products, services, and deliverables, including participating in engineering deliverable reviews and site visits.
Attending weekly internal engineering and/or construction meetings, managing action items, and ensuring timely follow‑up.
Partnering with field supervisors to resolve issues related to technician installation activities.
Ensuring adherence to program engineering and project management processes and procedures.
Closing projects by submitting test documentation and narratives, presenting test results for formal approval, and reviewing/transitioning final as‑built documentation to the Operations team.

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
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid 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