Geographic Site Lead

Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission-critical. Join our team as a Geographic Site Lead and make an impact on Communication and Information Technology Services. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help advance your career.

GDIT has an exciting Program Management opportunity supporting United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), United States European Command (USEUCOM), or Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). The Geographic Site Lead is responsible for the following: 

• Communicate and coordinate with senior client leadership regarding priorities, strategy, and requirements for superior theater-based support. 

• Ensure customer and stakeholder business needs are being met and that solutions are aligned with long term goals. Develop, evolve, and apply enterprise Knowledge Management capabilities to maximize collaboration and coordination across stakeholders and communities of interest to accomplish these objectives.  

• Accountability for all cost, schedule, and requirements execution and risk management for the site 

• Provide all resourcing and management of site staff and subtractors to support mission and contract requirements 

• Responsible to support the employment, training, motivation and evaluation of assigned staff.   

• Participates in information technology project planning and site-specific tasks. 

• Oversees and supports management of a medium to large teams across multiple disciplines. Medium to High Complexity. 

• Manages information systems professionals directly or through subordinate managers/supervisors. 

• Manages the development of policies and procedures and ensures their conformance with the departments goals and company/customer objectives. 

• Manages the development and administration of schedule and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities. 

• Keeps well-informed of new technologies and industry best practices and trends and then plans and advises for implementation. 

• Oversees ordering process to effectively and economically meet objectives. 

• Supports management of vendor relationships and billing reconciliations. 

• Provides guidance and solutions to ensure the information systems needs align with the strategic command initiatives. 

Leadership Experience Requirements: 

• Experience in effectively managing cross-functional teams and/or servant leadership, managing conflict, and cultivating strong relationships. 

• Exhibits excellent listening skills and employs effective staffing retention and engagement strategies. Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, compassion for people, and cultural and thought diversity. 

• Experience leading enterprise ITSM operations and geographically dispersed teams 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Joint, Combatant Command, or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) staff experience preferred. 

• Past experience at USAFRICOM, USEUCOM, or United States Army Europe (USAREUR).  

• Experience working with Partner Nation/Allied/Coalition members in a defense environment. 

• Knowledge of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). 

• Familiar with DoD IT Service Management (ITSM) in Europe and Africa  

• Knowledge of Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System (BICES) and Mission Partner Environment (MPE). 

• Industry recognized Information Technology Certifications 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 10+ years of experience managing large technical and operational teams 

• 3+ years Information Technology experience 

• PMI PMP certification 

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification 

• US Citizenship and a current active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance; with SCI ELIGIBILITY 

• Ability to live OCONUS for at least a year 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match

● Comprehensive health and wellness packages

● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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