F-35 Technical Project Manager | Active Secret clearance

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Technology Project Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Program Analysis Certifications: None Experience: 6 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as a Technical Project Manager at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoWs focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Technical Project Manager , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our Cybersecurity team on the F-35 Lightning II Program. Monitor and support all aspects of multiple moderate and complex projects simultaneously. Participates as a member of and/or supports the specified program or project team. Serves as interface and point of contact with Government action officers and representatives for any project issues. Analyzes new and complex project related problems and creates innovative solutions involving scheduling implementation of associated tasks. Prepares long and short-range plans for implementation of new and expanded technologies to included systems and application implementation, network expansion and transition to operational activities. Applies government-instituted processes for documentation operational and change control management. Analyzes and tracks requirements, status of program/projects and schedules. Administrative work performing non-routine research and administrative tasks related to the coordination and oversight of projects to ensure timely and effective project development and completion. Will be responsible for coordinating, prioritizing and facilitating information within the department. Coordinates program or project planning and implementation, including assessing needs, setting goals and objectives alongside senior leadership and program analyst(s) Assists researchers and program analysts to define project scope and requirements Participates in project budget planning and development. Assisting the program analyst(s) with establishing the project work plan and calendar or schedules; monitors, reviews, and evaluates progress. Coordinates and attends meetings; establishes and maintains internal and external contacts as necessary. Records meeting discussions, as appropriate. Verifies and analyzes the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project; resolves any discrepancies or problems. Prepares records of project activities (e.g. Project charter, schedule, meeting minutes, lessons learned, risks); oversees and ensures the timely processing in and the delivery of required materials. Monitors record keeping and file maintenance for the program or project. Serves as liaison for department; coordinates activities and exchanges information flow between project members, program analysts, and senior leadership as required. Provides administrative support (formatting, etc.) to the Team Lead with protocol driven research proposals, technical report, final reports, and peer reviewed manuscripts or presentations. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bring your Cyber expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Technical Project Manager must have: Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance Required Experience: 6 years of technical 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 operating in a capability maturity model integration environment. Experience operating within disciplined auditable repeatable processes. 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. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None T elecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Arlington Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: 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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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