General Dynamics IT
USA VA Herndon
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Operational Leadership, Operations Support, Strategic Planning, Technical Projects
None
8 + years of related experience
Yes
Job Description:
Ensure the safety and security of our nation as an Operations Lead at GDIT. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Operations
Lead,
you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an
Operations Lead
joining our team who has
at least 8+
experience in IT disciplines
in the area of
operations, analysis and virtual operations to support customer requirements. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
Required Qualifications:
Strong ability to work with leadership team to plan and execute tactical and strategic efforts
Strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical staff
Through proactive leadership, creates an environment where the impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized
Demonstrated planning and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Demonstrated ability to clearly report relevant information
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning/roadmap development and execution for operations
MS Office suite
A bachelor’s degree in an IT or engineering related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in an IT or engineering field, candidates may substitute with four (4) years of demonstrated experience in IT disciplines. Years of experience for substitution are in addition to other years of experience requirements outlined below
Eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in IT disciplines, of which at least five (3) years are as a technical lead
TS/SCI with SCI Poly clearance
Location: At Customer Site – Herndon area
Desired Qualifications:
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The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
None
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Herndon
Additional Work Locations:
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.
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.
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