F-35 Project Manager | Secret clearance

Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description GDIT is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team in support of the F\-35 Lightning II Program. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in formal project management methodologies and a distinct focus on process discipline and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid skill set of project management and business analysis, with proven experience managing projects based on the quality and completion of work products. This is a senior role responsible for ensuring project execution is aligned with established processes and that all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards. The position serves as a primary interface with government stakeholders and requires authoritative communication on project status, schedule, and risk. The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F\-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge\-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F\-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations \& maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Technical Project Manager, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Office of Chief Information Operations (OCIO) on the F\-35 Lightning II Program. Duties and Responsibilities: Applies structured analysis to deconstruct complex IT problems, define clear project objectives, and validate that proposed solutions are both logical and effective Ensure traceability from project objectives through to deliverables, validating that all work performed directly contributes to the intended outcome and meets all defined requirements. Develop and manage detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project Professional, utilizing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on defined work products and deliverables. Implement and enforce quality control gates for all technical work products, verifying that each deliverable meets established quality standards before formal acceptance. Apply structured analysis techniques to elicit and define project requirements, conduct stakeholder analysis, and ensure alignment between project activities and mission objectives. Manages the complete lifecycle of action items and risks, from identification and root cause analysis through to final resolution Serve as a key point of contact for government action officers and representatives, providing clear and accurate reporting on project performance. Promote a culture of continuous process improvement, applying principles from frameworks such as CMMI to enhance project predictability and repeatability. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bring your project management and cyber expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Technical Project Manager must have: Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance Required Experience: 8 years of project management experience within large and complex enterprise/corporate environments. Experience in analyzing program/project status and providing documentation to support project/program. Experience with ITSM based services. Experience with schedule development and WBS dictionaries. Required Certifications: DoD 8140\.03 Work Role (802\) IT Project Manager \- Basic. Industry Certifications: PMP and ITIL Foundations (ITIL to be achieved within 3 months of hiring). Education: BS or BA degree. Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of experience is required without a BS/BA degree. An additional 4 years of experience is required with an AA/AS degree. Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Arlington, VA; 3 days remote. US Citizenship Required. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI\-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities 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 Flexibility: Full\-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community: Award\-winning culture of innovation and a military\-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. Work Requirements Years of Experience 8 \+ years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) \| Project Management Institute (PMI) \- Project Management Institute (PMI) Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 \- $143,750\. 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. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. Our Identity Verification Process 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. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. 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