Service Desk Deputy Program Manager - Active Top Secret required - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ184017
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Project/Task Management
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Deliverables Management, Hiring, Office Administration
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Deputy Program Manager
Job Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Service Desk Deputy Program Manager. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Service Desk Deputy Program Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends Service Desk Deputy on Program Manager joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.
HOW A SERVICE DESK DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Service Desk Deputy Program Manage will work closely with the Program Manager support Service Desk operations and strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide program support as a Service Desk Supervisor
- Supervise 45 Service Desk Technicians Tier 1 and 1.5.
- Responsible for the daily operation of the Service Desk team
- Manage the daily activities of the assigned team
- Responsible for developing and motivating staff while promoting teamwork
- Work with the Quality Team to address quality issues and improve performance
- Use the JIRA ticketing system to capture data and generate reports
- Review and act on daily performance metrics
- Provide direction to staff members regarding operational issues
- Responsible for staff scheduling and coverage for the Service Desk hours 24/7/365
- Perform agent activities when necessary - handle customer calls/web submits
- Work with the Service Desk Trainer to recommend and create training opportunities
- Promote teamwork and skill sharing between other groups and the Service Desk teams
- Provide administrative and functional support for personnel activities such as time keeping, performance reviews, counseling, and hiring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Required Experience: 10+ years of prior Service Desk experience with a minimum of 4+ years' experience leading a Service Desk
- Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret
- Certification: ITIL v3 or ITIL v4 Certification and a Security+ to start; PMP certification within 6 months of start
- Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret
- Location: Downtown DC; 100% onsite
The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI245506966
Washington, DC

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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