Deputy Project Manager - IDST

YOUR IMPACT 

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure. 

OUR COMPANY 

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Project/Task Sr. Manager will support the Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST) Program in Tampa, FL.  

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT 

As a Project/Task Senior Manager, you will support the Program Manager on‑site at Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command in Tampa, FL, helping deliver mission‑critical capabilities that strengthen the SOCOM Intelligence Enterprise. This work enables intelligence analysts across the enterprise to access, integrate, and exploit large volumes of commercial, publicly available, and classified data through a government‑owned, open‑source enterprise software environment deployed across multiple classification enclaves. 

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) 

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations across engineering and mission support teams to maintain alignment with program objectives.

• Maintain and track program risks, issues, and mitigation plans, ensuring proactive communication and resolution.

• Manage administrative tracking tools such as personnel rosters, timecards, training and access lists, license inventories, financial trackers, and travel estimates.

• Support the Program Manager with purchase requests, ODC submissions, contract modifications, and coordination with finance teams on forecasting and revenue planning as necessary.

• Oversee new‑hire onboarding, ensuring compliance with security, system access, and program SOP requirements.

• Prepare and consolidate inputs for bi‑weekly and monthly reports, including progress updates, risks, accomplishments, and financial summaries.

• Serve as a point of contact for the Government COR, APM, AOR, and customer leadership; help manage recurring PMO meetings and stakeholder engagements.

• Provide support for billing, collections, timekeeping accuracy, and adherence to program policies and procedures.

• Ensure all program documentation is current, audit-ready, and properly secured within the team’s SharePoint environment.

• Assist facilitation of Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and PI planning, promoting transparency and disciplined Agile practices. 

• Assist with planning and executing quarterly planning conferences, including agenda development, facility coordination, and participant communications.

• Oversee requirements capture, backlog refinement, and documentation processes, ensuring consistent and accurate inputs to program artifacts. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Experience supporting or managing technical programs within the Department of War or Intelligence Community.

• Exceptional organizational and verbal/written communication skills with a growth mindset and customer-service orientation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience working with program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including sprint execution, Program Increment planning (Scaled Agile Framework), and cross functional coordination.

• Familiarity with software development, systems integration, or engineering environments involving multiclassification systems. 

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Experience with Technical Delivery projects

• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements

• Experience working within the Special Operations or Intelligence communities

• Experience with overseas staffing processes related to SOFA

• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, Oracle business suite, Unanet, and Concur

• Experience in proposal/task order response planning and submission

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Clearance: Current DoW TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility is required

• Experience: 5 years of related experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

• Certifications:

• Required: CAPM, PMP preferred

• Not Require (but nice to have): SAFe Agile or Agile Scrum

• Role requirements: On-Site, 5 days per week

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role  

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, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace 

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY 
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs