F-35 Technical Project Manager | Active Secret clearance

Transform technology into opportunity as a Technical Project Manager at GDIT. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in formal project management methodologies and a distinct focus on process discipline and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid skill set of project management and business analysis, with proven experience managing projects based on the quality and completion of work products. This is a senior role responsible for ensuring project execution is aligned with established processes and that all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards. The position serves as a primary interface with government stakeholders and requires authoritative communication on project status, schedule, and risk.

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.

• Applies structured analysis to deconstruct complex IT problems, define clear project objectives, and validate that proposed solutions are both logical and effective

• Ensure traceability from project objectives through to deliverables, validating that all work performed directly contributes to the intended outcome and meets all defined requirements.

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project Professional, utilizing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on defined work products and deliverables.

• Implement and enforce quality control gates for all technical work products, verifying that each deliverable meets established quality standards before formal acceptance.

• Apply structured analysis techniques to elicit and define project requirements, conduct stakeholder analysis, and ensure alignment between project activities and mission objectives.

• Manages the complete lifecycle of action items and risks, from identification and root cause analysis through to final resolution

• Serve as a key point of contact for government action officers and representatives, providing clear and accurate reporting on project performance.

• Promote a culture of continuous process improvement, applying principles from frameworks such as CMMI to enhance project predictability and repeatability.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your Cyber expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Technical Project Manager must have:

• Required Experience: 8 years of 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.

• 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.