Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
Locations: USA VA Falls Church, USA VA Herndon
Full time
Job Requisition ID: RQ214005
This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoW and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoW.
Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Posses:None
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:None
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Program Delivery and Execution
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Job Qualifications:
Skills: Collaborating, Leadership, Meeting Organization, Professional Presentation, Project Management Oversight
Certifications: None
Experience: 8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: No
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Job Description:
Through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on training and professional experience as a Project Manager Fellow, supporting internal mission initiatives across General Dynamics lines of business and functional organizations. In this Fellowship, participants will observe and participate in real-world project management activities within a Project Management Office (PMO), gaining exposure to enterprise governance, stakeholder coordination, and structured project delivery methodologies.
TheProject Manager Fellow will work alongside experienced GDIT project managers and internal stakeholders to support multiple concurrent projects that enable mission outcomes for internal customer teams. This Fellowship is designed to prepare participants for a successful transition into civilian project management, program coordination, or PMO support roles within government contracting and enterprise organizations.
As a Project Manager Fellow, you will train under the guidance of senior project management professionals to develop practical skills in project planning, coordination, and facilitation. Throughout the Fellowship, you will gain experience learning how projects are initiated, governed, and executed in accordance with GDIT methodologies, enterprise standards, and internal governance policies.
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HOW A PROJECT MANAGER FELLOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Observing and assisting with project management activities within a PMO environment, supporting 2–4 internal projects across GDIT lines of business and functional areas.
- Supporting senior project managers in managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
- Learning how to apply formal project management methodologies, lifecycle gates, and governance controls.
- Assisting with stakeholder coordination and collaboration across cross-functional, matrixed teams.
- Participating in facilitation activities, including meetings focused on consensus building and issue resolution.
- Gaining exposure to vendor coordination and internal relationship management practices.
- Supporting the preparation of project status reports, presentations, and performance tracking artifacts.
- Assisting with risk identification, mitigation planning, and resource coordination efforts.
- Supporting special projects and learning how PMO teams drive positive outcomes across complex internal initiatives.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science required.
Experience:
- 8+ years of related experience in project coordination, program support, operations, or leadership roles.
- Prior exposure to structured planning, scheduling, or team leadership environments preferred.
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Technical & Professional Skills:
- Familiarity with project management principles and lifecycle methodologies.
- Exposure to working with cross-functional or matrixed teams.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Willingness to learn enterprise project governance, risk management, and performance tracking practices.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) is a plus.
Certification:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain by end of Fellowship.
Role Requirements:
- On-site attendance required (4) days per week, split between Herndon and Falls Church, VA sites (schedule determined by the manager).
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DoW SkillBridge Eligibility:
- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:None
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA VA Falls Church
Additional Work Locations:
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