Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
NACI (T1)
Job Family:
Engineering (General)
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Engineering, Federal Government, Managing Engineering Teams, Team Leadership, Technical (Inactive)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Deputy Engineering Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking talented professionals to deliver detailed solutions to our customers.
GDIT has an opening for a Deputy Engineering Manager (EM) to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to join an expanding team that will continue to develop and expand a system that supports an existing government customer. We work closely with our customer to ensure that we continue to provide the updated services needed as they expand their own product offerings to a growing list of other government organizations.
The selected Deputy EM candidate will work within an established team to build and further advance GDIT credential production equipment, software systems, and related applications. They will work alongside the Program Manager, Engineering Manager, development, engineering, and maintenance teams to create, manage, and report on multiple engineering/technology/development initiatives. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Deputy EM will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. These employees will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
HOW AN ENGINEERING MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Act as a customer contact for engineering activities, assisting/leading program and engineering review sessions with customer to discuss schedule and technical performance.
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions.
- Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Position GDIT as trusted advisor with Federal Government Clients. Lead teams to meet and exceed SLAs and KPIs while mitigating risks, controlling costs, and managing schedules.
- Keeps well-informed of new technologies and industry best practices and trends and then plans and advises for implementation.
- Provides guidance and solutions to ensure the engineering needs align with the strategic customer initiatives.
- Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced engineering personnel.
- Analyzes customer requirements and works with the team to develop engineering solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Manages (or assists with) production equipment vendor relationships.
- Work with the team to develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
- Manage and oversee full time employees.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of related experience
- 2+ years of experience providing oversight of engineering teams.
- The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.
Additional (Desired) Qualifications:
- Experience leveraging data analytics and insights to drive program strategy.
- Experience in IT systems management, equipment maintenance, and integration.
- Experience with secure credential production.
Work Location:
Primary location of work will be Washington, DC, but will be expected to be on site in Falls Church, VA for meetings and events on occasion as needed.
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
The likely salary range for this position is $139,984 - $155,250. 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:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
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.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.