Project Planner III (SATCOM Specialized)
Communications Architecture
Telecommunications
Telecommunication Systems
REQ#: RQ146388
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Project Planner III (SATCOM Specialized)
Transform technology into opportunity as a Project Planner III (SATCOM Specialized) with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Telecommunications Technician III you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Project Planner III (SATCOM Specialized) joining our team to provide expertise for the deployment and installation of satellite communications systems in the USCENTCOM AOR.
HOW A Project Planner III (SATCOM Specialized) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
● Evaluate current procedures and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor’s management degree
● Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience
● Required Technical Skills:
• Managing, supervising, and coordinating military communication systems
• Planning and implementation activities,
• Managing communication architecture, configuration, and integration conformity
● Security Clearance Level: SECRET
● Required Skills and Abilities:
• Working and communicating with military officers.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required
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
#DefenseOCONUS
***************************************************************************** Project Planner III (SATCOM Specialized): Provide expertise for the deployment and installation of satellite communications systems in the USCENTCOM AOR. CERTIFICATIONS:
PMP Certifications or similar work experience.
GENERAL JOB EXPERIENCE:
Senior level of experience in planning and scheduling various project workload. Must have experience in gathering and analyzing information to prepare status reports. Must have experience in ensuring that assignment and scheduling of work follows company policy. Must have experience in evaluating current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects.
SPECIALIZED JOB EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with the following:
• Managing, supervising, and coordinating military communication systems
• Planning and implementation activities,
• Managing communication architecture, configuration, and integration conformity
• Working and communicating with military officers.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
POSITION-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s management degree with four years’ experience or PMP/PMP equivalent with four years’ experience in relevant area or equivalent eight years’ experience with program management.
• Minimum of eight years of experience with the technical and analytical aspects associated with management, configuration, and operation of fixed and tactical satellite communications equipment.
• Understanding of military satellite transmissions planning tools and commercial satellite frequency allocation
POSITION-SPECIFIC TASKS:
>Provide expertise for the deployment and installation of satellite communications systems in the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Assist in the analysis and management of USAFCENT programs supporting legacy tactical satellite, wideband (military and commercial) satellite ground terminals, INMARSAT/BGAN terminals, Iridium phones, modems, and cryptographic equipment.
• Assist with management of transmission projects and provide project advice to government personnel, to include drafting and facilitating transmission plans for projects.
• Review satellite communications requirements and design appropriate architecture solutions.
• Assist in the analysis and management of USAFCENT programs supporting Air Force, DoD, and commercial satellite bandwidth allocation.
Work Requirements
5 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
About Our Work
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
COVID-19 Vaccination
GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on customer site requirements.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.