Operations Manager – Cyber Program

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Business Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business, Change Management, People Management, Risk Management

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Are you highly organized and able to support multiple priority efforts at the same time?  Do you genuinely identify with how cybersecurity protects people and the missions we deliver? Do you thrive in fast-paced programs?  Can you prioritize tasks for yourself and others to focus on what’s hot? Will the risk of not delivering top-quality products on-time keep you up at night? Then GDIT is looking for you to fill an essential Operations Manager – Cyber role.

GDIT is a leading cybersecurity solutions provider.  We have an immediate need for an Operations Manager – Cyber to help drive consistent application of cyber best practices across a wide array of programs as we continue to adapt to a changing threat landscape. 
 

The ideal candidate will have experience leading organizational change efforts focused on cyber risk management. She or he must demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a background in performance management. They must be able to work with multiple stakeholders, often with differences in priorities, to establish clear, attainable solutions and project plans to achieve intended outcomes. They must be able to collaborate with different groups, most of which will not be direct reports, to align priorities and resources by drawing upon shared values and organizational commitment.  A background in organizational change, budgeting, and solutions architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engaging cyber subject matter experts in the execution of cybersecurity strategic and tactical priorities.
• Developing and executing processes to demonstrate progress for cyber projects, tasks, and risk management across a portfolio of programs.
• Developing communications products to train personnel on new cyber processes.
• Organizing and maintaining knowledge management artifacts to optimize processes, data reuse, and compliance.
• Researching relevant cybersecurity topics to help shape strategic adoption. 
• Ensuring successful execution of defined projects, ensuring intended outcomes are achieved.
• Developing training for new capabilities and ensures all team members meet knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) standards
• Developing and implementing program performance measures focused on demonstrating impact and mission fulfillment.
• Supporting strategic program planning and resource alignment.

Key Personality traits that will do well in this environment

• Ability to organize multiple tasks to ensure on time delivery.
• Ability to communicate risk, priorities, and resource availability to senior leadership using data-driven approaches.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to hold teams accountable to commitments.
• Self-starter and inquisitive by nature; you know where to look to find answers.
• Enjoy collaboration and sharing information with colleagues.
• Ability to translate between intended business outcomes and technical solutions.

Environment you will work in

• Highly collaborative environment with fast pace.
• Supportive of personal and professional development.
• No remote work / Minimal Travel

Daily Responsibilities

• In close coordination with colleagues, develop and execute cybersecurity governance and oversight processes. 
• Ensure all tasks are captured, assigned, and tracked.
• Provide cybersecurity consulting services across a portfolio of programs.
• Aid in prioritizing efforts and resources based on strategic and tactical goals and commitments.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a combination of the following: cybersecurity, solutions architecture, project management, workforce development, training, or enterprise change management.
• Minimum (1) years supporting business development, capture, and proposal activities
• Must be eligible for Top Secret Clearance
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals
• Proficiency in written and oral communications across multiple stakeholder groups ranging from junior staff to senior executives. 
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job aids, and hands-on training materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• CISSP, PMP, SAFe Agile Scrum master  
• Proven ability to develop staff and maintain team morale.
• Expert level technical writing skills.
• Understanding of effective visual/graphical communications tools.
• Experience developing and implementing effective performance measures.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $101,566 - $132,250. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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.