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F-35 Project Manager | Secret clearance

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for project based military secret clearance in the United States is $59.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $68.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Project Based Military Secret Clearance involves working on specific military projects requiring security clearance, often within government or military settings. Contract Security Specialists provide security services for various clients, typically in private settings, with less emphasis on military-specific clearances. Both roles require background checks, but the military clearance is more extensive and specific to government projects. The key difference lies in the work environment and the nature of the security clearance required.

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F-35 Project Manager | Secret clearance

F-35 Project Manager | Secret clearance

GDIT

Arlington, VA • Hybrid

$113K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Technology Project Management, Program Analysis, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team in support of the F-35 Lightning II Program. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in formal project management methodologies and a distinct focus on process discipline and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid skill set of project management and business analysis, with proven experience managing projects based on the quality and completion of work products. This is a senior role responsible for ensuring project execution is aligned with established processes and that all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards. The position serves as a primary interface with government stakeholders and requires authoritative communication on project status, schedule, and risk.

TheJoint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT programsupport contractprovides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a Technical Project Manager, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Office of Chief Information Operations (OCIO) on the F-35 Lightning II Program. Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Applies structured analysis to deconstruct complex IT problems, define clear project objectives, and validate that proposed solutions are both logical and effective

  • Ensure traceability from project objectives through to deliverables, validating that all work performed directly contributes to the intended outcome and meets all defined requirements.

  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project Professional, utilizing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on defined work products and deliverables.

  • Implement and enforce quality control gates for all technical work products, verifying that each deliverable meets established quality standards before formal acceptance.

  • Apply structured analysis techniques to elicit and define project requirements, conduct stakeholder analysis, and ensure alignment between project activities and mission objectives.

  • Manages the complete lifecycle of action items and risks, from identification and root cause analysis through to final resolution

  • Serve as a key point of contact for government action officers and representatives, providing clear and accurate reporting on project performance.

  • Promote a culture of continuous process improvement, applying principles from frameworks such as CMMI to enhance project predictability and repeatability.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your project management and cyber expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Technical Project Manager must have:

  • Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

  • Required Experience: 8 years of project management experience within large and complex enterprise/corporate environments.

  • Experience in analyzing program/project status and providing documentation to support project/program.

  • Experience with ITSM based services.

  • Experience with schedule development and WBS dictionaries.

  • Required Certifications: DoD 8140.03 Work Role (802) IT Project Manager - Basic. Industry Certifications: PMP and ITIL Foundations (ITIL to be achieved within 3 months of hiring).

  • Education: BS or BA degree. Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of experience is required without a BS/BA degree. An additional 4 years of experience is required with an AA/AS degree.

  • Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Arlington, VA; 3 days remote.

  • US Citizenship Required.

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $143,750. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

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.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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