Site Lead_TS/SCI with Polygraph

The Site Lead has overall responsibility for successful day-to-day operations at an Aurora, CO site; to include implementing procedures and controls, planning and directing program execution, and monitoring and reporting progress at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As the Site Lead the work you’ll do at GDIT supports the mission of our customer. The Site Lead is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the daily operations, deliverable and support to the customer, to include both technical issues and businesses processes. Skilled in supervising program operations, planning and directing program execution, and monitoring and reporting progress.

Directs program execution of technical requirements to include performing Tier 3 (T3) Ground Terminal (GT) /IT Engineering tasks:

• Perform T3 sustainment of GT antenna to include root cause analysis, fix, and documentation updates to GT antenna.
• Perform T3 sustainment for the Aurora, CO GTs that require T3 support.
• Develop, test, verify, and distribute configuration changes to the GT operational baseline.
• Coordinate and obtain client approval of the timeline for insertion of changes to the GT operational system baseline.
• Maintain and update B-level and C-level system specifications, intra-group Interface Control Document (ICD), and other GT baseline system documentation under which the Contractor is designated as the T3 sustainment support provider.
• Replenish GT antenna spares for items not covered within the Control and Status Subsystem (CSS) or equivalent subsystem.
• Support maintenance of GT antenna configuration items under which the contractor is designated as the Tier 3/4 sustainment support provider.
• Identify obsolete GT antenna equipment and provide recommendations to the Government for suitable replacement.
• Replace failed GT antenna hardware and return items to T2 once repaired.
• Perform GT antenna calibrations and analyses that are outside the scope of T2 functions as defined in the applicable site procedures.
• Maintain documentation of GT antenna calibrations.
• Report GT antenna calibration results to include performance degradation and missing data.
• Perform long-term GT antenna trend-analyses in support of operations and development programs.
• Identify, prioritize, and justify GT antenna parts and materials procurement requirements for Government review and approval.
• Coordinate with the client and obtain approval prior to purchasing GT antenna parts and materials.
• When applicable to the mission, escalate issues to vendors that can provide T4 level equivalent services as necessary and required to maintain GT antenna.
• Augment T2 sustainment support for GT software and hardware anomaly resolution and failure analysis.
• Maintain COOP readiness for GT operations.  Provide input to SE/SI activities related to GT operations and sustainment.

Desired Qualifications

• Skilled in supervising program operations, planning and directing program execution, and monitoring and reporting progress.
• Experienced in managing programs of similar scope and complexity. Interacts with Aurora, CO and other OCONUS sites on a daily basis.

Site Leadership

• Experience leading multi-discipline personnel and coordinating day-to-day site operations, maintenance priorities, and mission support requirements.

Customer & Stakeholder Coordination

• Demonstrated experience coordinating with Government personnel, program leadership, technicians, engineers, vendors, and higher-tier support, and communicating site status.
• Strong knowledge of Antenna/RF systems, signal paths, communications equipment, GT interfaces, test equipment, and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced fault isolation, failure analysis, root-cause analysis, and resolution to complex or recurring equipment and system problems.
• Experience performing non-routine maintenance, equipment modifications, installation, integration, checkout, testing, verification, and restoration activities.
• Experience with configuration management, technical baseline control, approved configuration changes, maintenance/configuration documentation, and update of technical procedures and troubleshooting guidance.
• Ability to analyze equipment condition, maintenance history, performance information, and recurring failures to identify technical trends, sustainment risks, and appropriate corrective and escalation actions.
• Experience supporting T2 escalation and coordinating complex technical resolution with technicians, engineers, Software/IT personnel, Network Administrators, vendors, and Tier-4 support providers,
• Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Experience supporting 8x5 operational environments.            
• Participates in special metrology projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.

The Site Lead must have:

● Education: BA/BS or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise

● Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

● Technical skills: Site Leadership, Strong knowledge of Antenna/RF systems, signal paths, communications equipment, GT interfaces, test equipment, and preventive/corrective maintenance

● Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph

● US citizenship required

● Role requirements: Full time / onsite at Government facility

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

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in science and research at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your curiosity for discovery and innovation.