Project Manager - Secret Clearance Required

Project/Task Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects within PTAC using an established project management framework. This role ensures predictable delivery, effective communication, and visibility across assigned initiatives. The Project Manager collaborates with PTAC teams and the GSE&SC+ Program to improve coordination, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall project experience for internal stakeholders and the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute project management processes using approved PTAC frameworks, templates, and tools.
• Support governance activities including milestone tracking, risk identification, quality reviews, and project reporting.
• Maintain accurate visibility into project status, priorities, risks, dependencies, and resourcing needs.
• Develop and deliver project-level dashboards and status reports for leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure consistent planning, scheduling, tracking, and delivery.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues in a timely manner and support resolution efforts.
• Establish effective working relationships across PTAC, customer organizations, and partner groups.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Project/Task Manager must have:

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of four (4) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education (such as business, management, or project management), training, and/or military experience. Experience managing or supporting projects in a technical or operational environment. Ability to apply project management frameworks, governance processes, and standardized workflows. Strong skills in planning, risk management, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise leadership communications. Strong organizational, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and mobile applications. Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: SECRET clearance Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI access Domestic and international travel: 10-25%.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience with portfolio management, project intake, or prioritization processes. Familiarity with Engineering and Operations workflows and interdependencies. Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Experience working at U.S. Embassies or Consulates. Experience working directly with Department of State Diplomatic Security. Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP).

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

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Sterling Additional Work Locations: 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. 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. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.