Operations Lead
gdit · USA NM Las Cruces · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 76,500 – 103,500 a year
Posted Oct 9, 2026
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Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Communication, Customer Service, Scheduling, Troubleshooting, Working Independently Certifications:
None Experience:
5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as an Operations Lead at GDIT. We work with the DOD to keep our nation and our allies always one step ahead. Combining proven strategies and technology innovations, we streamline, connect, and secure even the most complex and critical teams. Currently, we are seeking an Operations Lead in Las Cruces, NM. Responsibilities:
Oversees the execution of mission and directs operational contractor efforts, to include managing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams in current operations support and COMSEC activities on the operations floor and troubleshooting operational support issues.
Monitors and reports overall operations integrity and success. Coordinates schedule with mission partners. Coordinate and direct software and/or equipment test activities. Reports to Site Lead or Site Operations Lead any security, staffing, or resource problems.
Coordinates issues with outside mission nodes.
Makes formal proposals for systems and site improvements to Site Lead and Site Operations Lead.
Addresses operational issues with mission partners.
May draft executive correspondence, provide senior level briefings and be proactive in developing solutions.
Operations/facilities/floor manager outside of normal duty hours.
May monitor work area entry/badging control outside of normal duty hours.
Shipment control outside of normal duty hours.
Qualifications:
Bachelors or equivalent + 5 years related experience.
Highly desired experience in Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission operations and support.
Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, weekdays and weekends; schedule is based on 4-days on and 4-days off.
Candidates should have good communication skills. Most of the work involves all forms of communication - email, written, chat, and telephone.
Must be able to work well with others - we are looking for team players. And must also be able to work independently under limited supervision, at times.
Must be able to collaborate with others and coordinate a variety of activities.
Security Clearance: Must have TS/SCI w/CI Poly; candidate must be indoctrinated prior to reporting to the site for work.
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