Chantilly, Virginia, USA
6 days ago
Project Manager
REQ#: RQ212522Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

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Job Description

Project Manager

GDIT has an exciting opportunity to support the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U) as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s (USAREUR-AF) mission in Wiesbaden, Germany.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional efforts within the J6 Plans Division (J65) to execute IT infrastructure projects supporting U.S. Army Europe’s mission in Ukraine and across Europe. This position oversees delivery from planning through implementation, ensuring projects meet mission needs, schedule, and compliance requirements while coordinating closely with engineering, cyber, sustainment, and partner engagement teams.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT


As a Project Manager at GDIT, you will guide projects that directly impact warfighter communications, secure system delivery, and joint interoperability across operational theaters. You will be a strategic integrator ensuring resources, risk management, and requirements are aligned.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Lead IT infrastructure, enclave expansion, or modernization projects from planning through executionDevelop project plans, schedules, and milestones in coordination with J6 stakeholders and external partnersCoordinate resources and task assignments across engineering, cyber, sustainment, and field support teamsTrack and report project progress, risks, and budget to J6 leadership and government customersEnsure compliance with DoD IT governance processes, including Change Advisory Board and RMF requirementsDocument requirements, develop work breakdown structures, and oversee contract deliverablesPrepare and brief project status updates, risk mitigation strategies, and lessons learned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience, Associate’s with 8 years, Bachelor’s with 6 years, or Master’s with 4 years of relevant IT project management experienceExperience: 6+ years leading IT projects within DoD or federal environments, including infrastructure or cyber projectsTechnical Skills: Strong understanding of project management principles (PMBOK, Agile, hybrid models) Familiarity with Army IT systems, Change Management processes, and RMF; Ability to create schedules (e.g. MS Project), track dependencies, and manage integrated product teams (IPTs)Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance requiredCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship requiredROLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience briefing leadership, preparing reports, and managing project documentation; Ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders across military, civilian, and contractor lines; Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to manage shifting priorities in dynamic environments; Familiarity with Joint or coalition IT integration preferredCERTIFICATIONS: Required: IAT Level II (e.g. Security+ CE); Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or DAU-equivalent certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting USAREUR-AF, theater-level IT programs, or expeditionary communications projects; Familiarity with Army G6/NEC constructs, coalition communications architecture, or enclave expansion programs        Background working with requirements analysts and knowledge managers in support of new capability development

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE


At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY


Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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