Req ID: RQ208331
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering
Skills:
Project Execution Plan,Task Management,Workflow Management
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Join GDIT as a Geospatial Operations Lead supporting the U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) and the Next Generation Workstation (NextGen GWS) baseline. In this role, you will focus on day-to-day project execution, technical coordination, and operational support to ensure the delivery of enterprise IT and geospatial services. You will work closely with technical teams and program leadership to manage evolving requirements, coordinate schedules, and keep mission-critical operations on track.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Manage and coordinate the daily execution of geospatial operations and IT services , ensuring alignment with AGC priorities.
Work with project leaders and technical staff to track requirements, update schedules, and maintain project baselines.
Monitor timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure tasks are completed on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
Coordinate across cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational issues quickly and keep workflows moving.
Support the implementation of baseline updates, system testing, and integration activities.
Assist with preparing status reports, progress updates, and operational documentation for stakeholders and leadership.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical workflow improvements to increase team productivity and mission outcomes.
Provide hands-on support for complex assignments requiring initiative, organization, and problem-solving.
Required Qualifications
Experience leading daily project execution and task management in IT, geospatial, or defense programs.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with technical workflows, system baselines, and operational testing processes.
Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse technical teams.
Proven ability to deliver against deadlines and maintain accountability for task completion.
Desired Technical Expertise
Exposure or working knowledge of:
Agile project management methodologies.
Cloud infrastructure and modernization (AWS, Azure, hybrid).
DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and automation tools.
AI/ML applications in geospatial or mission support.
Edge computing and distributed systems.
Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and test processes.
Geospatial platforms, tools, and workflow integration.
Army Geospatial Engineering (12Y) and Imagery Analyst (35G) operations.
Clearance Required: Active TS - SCI eligible
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Geospatial Science) or equivalent experience.
Experience: 5+ years of program/project management or operations leadership in IT, defense, or geospatial domains.
Preferred Certifications: PMP, Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe), or equivalent.
Why GDIT?
At GDIT, we deliver solutions that matter - enabling national security and advancing mission readiness. As the Geospatial Operations Lead, you will directly manage the day-to-day execution of technical and operational tasks while supporting the Army's digital modernization. You'll grow your skills in a collaborative environment that values precision, efficiency, and mission success.
Make your mark. Lead with purpose. Grow with GDIT.
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 data science and engineering at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.
The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. 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.
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.
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