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General Dynamics Information Technology · 3 hours ago

Operational Engineering Section Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major agencies across the U.S. government. The Operational Engineering Section Lead will guide technical teams to ensure mission-critical tasks are executed effectively, providing leadership and operational consistency for U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM).

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
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Responsibilities

Lead day to day execution of assigned technical tasks by coordinating the efforts of capability task leads, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with established cost, schedule, and performance goals
Serve as the primary integrator between capability task leads and program leadership, translating program level direction into actionable guidance and ensuring consistent communication across the section
Support planning and resource coordination by identifying section level requirements, assisting with workload distribution, and providing input to program leadership on staffing, risks, and dependencies
Ensure technical and operational quality by reviewing deliverables, validating compliance with Army Enterprise LWN standards, and reinforcing adherence to DoD and Army Cybersecurity Policies (e.g., AR 25 2, AR 25 1)
Facilitate issue resolution by identifying section level challenges early, coordinating with task leads and program leadership, and recommending corrective actions to maintain mission effectiveness
Contribute to documentation and reporting by preparing section specific updates, metrics, and technical inputs for program level plans, proposals, and briefings
Provide direct support to government customers and cross‑functional teams across all contract/PWS tasks, ensuring effective delivery of services on customer‑owned technologies. Maintain a working understanding of the systems, tools, and platforms used by the customer, enabling the Section Lead to guide break/fix activities, technology upgrades, cybersecurity requirements, and the integration of new capabilities in accordance with contract and PWS obligations

Qualification

Technical KnowledgeInformation TechnologyProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteDoD 8570.1 M IAT Level II CertificationLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Secret clearance level must currently possess
Secret clearance level must be able to obtain
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
Experience: 7–10 years of experience in the information technology field, including prior team or task level leadership
Technical skills: Working knowledge of Army Enterprise LWN capabilities, tools, and operational constructs; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Project, and Microsoft Visio
Security clearance level: Secret
Role requirements: DoD 8570.1 M IAT Level II Certification required

Preferred

NETCOM experience desired
ITIL v4 Foundation Certification and PMP or equivalent project leadership certification desired

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
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Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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