Senior IT Program Manager

This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoD and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoD.

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Posses:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Information Technology Project Management, IT Programs, Systems Engineering
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Through the DoD SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on training and experience as a Senior IT Project Manager Fellow, supporting U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and enterprise IT operations across the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In this Fellowship, you'll observe and participate in real-world project management, systems integration, and enterprise architecture activities while learning how large-scale Army networks are engineered, governed, and sustained. You will work alongside experienced GDIT project managers, engineers, and NETCOM leadership while preparing for a successful transition into civilian IT project management, systems engineering coordination, or enterprise architecture support roles.

As a Senior IT Project Manager Fellow, you will train under the guidance of senior program and technical leads to learn how NETCOM missions plan, coordinate, and execute lifecycle activities for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Deployed Forces (DF) environments. Throughout the Fellowship, you will support task coordination, customer engagement, documentation development, quality assurance, logistics tracking, and project planning-gaining firsthand experience in managing complex DoD IT programs. You will learn the organizational processes, stakeholder communication practices, and enterprise management techniques that form the foundation of an advanced-level IT project management career.

HOW A SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER FELLOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Attending customer meetings and observing how GDIT serves as a key liaison between NETCOM, vendors, and other government organizations.
• Coordinating and supporting the development of project deliverables, technical documentation, and mission-essential products.
• Assisting with quality assurance efforts to ensure delivery of accurate and complete project outputs.
• Supporting day-to-day operations of NETCOM IT capabilities and gaining experience in operational project leadership.
• Contributing to the validation of spend plans, tracking equipment requirements, and quantifying associated costs.
• Assisting with the coordination, execution, and tracking of critical equipment shipments and logistics movements.
• Preparing briefings, project plans, and updates in support of NETCOM program leadership.
• Supporting the administrative and operational oversight of IT projects under the guidance of senior GDIT project managers.
• Collaborating with resource managers and understanding workflow processes for required reviews and approvals.
• Maintaining currency on relevant technologies used within the NETCOM enterprise environment.
• Participating in special projects that expand broad exposure to enterprise IT architecture and program operations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Experience:

8+ years of relevant experience in IT project management, systems integration, enterprise operations, or related technical disciplines.

Technical Skills:

• DoD 8570 IAM Level I Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC)
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
• Familiarity with enterprise IT architecture, project planning, and lifecycle management
• Understanding of DoD networks, operational processes, or mission partner environments (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical problem solving and adaptability
• People and task leadership
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments

REQUIREMENTS
Certifications:

• IAM Level I baseline certification (required)
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (required)

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret / SCI required

Citizenship:

• U.S. Citizenship required

Location:

• On Customer Site

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA AZ Sierra Vista

Additional Work Locations:

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