Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a technology and professional services company supporting U.S. government, defense, and intelligence missions. The Senior Field Operations Lead will lead field teams collecting water utility data across U.S. communities, coordinate with project managers and utility personnel, manage logistics and equipment, and address onsite operational challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead field teams of 4–8 staff deploying to communities across the U.S. under an EPA technical assistance program
- Provide daily direction, coordination, and motivation to ensure efficient, safe, and high‑quality data collection
- Serve as the primary liaison between the assigned project manager and the field team, receiving trip logistics, community background information, and field data collection objectives
- Communicate field progress, challenges, and updates to the project manager and escalate issues when appropriate
- Problem-solve onsite to address unexpected obstacles such as route changes, weather impacts, equipment issues, or coordination needs with utility personnel
- Maintain professional interactions with water utility personnel and adapt to local practices, expectations, and constraints
- Walk long distances for multiple consecutive days while conducting water utility data collection
- Work in various outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and light rain
- Perform occasional light digging with a shovel to access utility infrastructure
- Track, manage, and safeguard equipment and supplies throughout field deployments
- Ensure accuracy, reliability, and completeness in all field documentation
- Translate the project manager’s objectives and logistical details into actionable daily plans for the field team
- Oversee distribution, tracking, and end-of-day reconciliation of equipment and supplies
- Adjust field strategies based on evolving conditions such as weather changes, safety considerations, shifting walking routes, or utility availability
- Support adjustments to travel plans or daily operational schedules as needed during onsite work
- Maintain timely communication channels to ensure issues are documented, shared, and resolved effectively
Skills
- Business, Communication, Deliverables Management
- 15 + years of related experience
- Yes
- Minimum of 15 years of experience leading teams
- Experience working with water utility personnel, public works staff, or other field stakeholders is beneficial
- Active driver's license required
- Ability and willingness to engage in long-distance travel on a recurring basis
- Security clearance level: none
- US citizenship required
- Strong leadership and team-management skills developed over extensive field experience
- High physical endurance and comfort with extended outdoor activity across varying conditions
- Excellent communication with both field teams and water utility staff
- Organized, detail-oriented approach to planning, coordination, and documentation
- Flexibility and strong problem-solving skills in dynamic field environments
- Professional demeanor that supports positive relationships with local utility partners
- Reliability, accountability, and solid judgment under changing conditions
- Prior experience leading teams in outdoor or technical environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
- Remote work option
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, for all US-based employees
- Dental plan options for all US-based employees
- Vision plan for all US-based employees
- 401(k) plan with the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on date of hire
- An additional 10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on date of hire
- Up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period through the GDIT Paid Family Leave program for eligible employees
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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