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Job Description
At GDIT, your work supports the U.S. Navy at sea, helping ensure mission readiness and national security. We’re looking for an experienced Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Lead who’s ready to take on high-visibility projects aboard U.S. Naval ships, supporting the integration and installation of critical C5ISR systems.
You’ll join a dedicated, hands-on team working directly with our Navy partners in Norfolk, VA—home to some of the Navy’s most important shipbuilding and maintenance operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your leadership can directly influence project success, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
As an AIT Lead, you’ll provide technical, administrative, and operational management while guiding a skilled technical team through complex shipboard installations, ensuring top-quality work every step of the way. You’ll be the bridge between the program managers, technical crews, and subcontractors, overseeing daily operations, troubleshooting challenges, and ensuring all deliverables meet Navy standards and timelines.
Manages, directly and through subordinate supervisors, the activities of workers engaged in multiple functional areas of electronic and mechanical production, including electronics assembly, electronic and mechanical fabrication, and repair, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and general labor.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Supervises the day-to-day workflow of subordinate production workers.• Reviews production schedules, material, and manpower resources.
• Assigns employees tasks to maximize productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality.
• Directs staff through subordinate “lead” employees.
• Participates in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Performs advanced production tasks as needed.
• Reviews and compiles operations records, including floor inspection reports, and tool, equipment and supply usage, and safety reports.
• Participates in special projects, as required
Education
Associate’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work/military experience.
Experience
5-8 years of related experience in mechanical production, assembly or construction.
Why GDIT?
Purpose-driven mission: Support the men and women of the U.S. Navy by ensuring critical systems are installed and ready.Stability and growth: Join a trusted defense contractor with long-term government partnerships and ongoing project needs.Team culture: Collaborate with talented engineers, technicians, and project managers EducationAssociate’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work/military experience.