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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$125,000 - $150,000
No Traveling
Aerospace and Aviation
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)
Biometrics and Aviation Manager
MUST HAVE experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Location: Mclean, VA / Remote
Work Type: Hybrid - 25% onsite at various client sites in DMV area
Remote Work: Yes
The opportunity
Our US Government and Public Sector (GPS) practice is a robust and emerging practice with tremendous potential for growth - and we are prepared to tap into that potential. Our US GPS practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse needs, focused on delivering improved public services, with private sector leading practices. This integrated approach facilitates multidimensional support and flexibility to meet our clients’ changing needs. We are seeing tremendous growth within the GPS team and there is a great need for rising leaders. Unprecedented challenges require us to be connected, responsive and insightful. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world?
Responsibilities
We’ll look to you to interact directly with the customer, stakeholders, and subject matter resources to coordinate, validate and socialize in one or more areas of technology transformation. Your responsibilities will also include to manage, assess, and implement changes to the related deliverables. You can expect to help our clients with technology-enabled transformation to achieve their business objectives.
You’ll be asked to provide support for partner airlines, airport connectivity, and compliance assurance. Additional responsibilities include:
Demonstrate depth of knowledge in all things related to biometrics, particularly in facial recognition technology (FRT)
Provide biometric technical expertise and thorough analyses for Test and Evaluation (T&E) reviews, metric analysis and development on current/future biometric related efforts
Become trusted technical advisor to client as they engage with partner airlines and other DHS components on demonstration concepts involving biometrics, specifically facial.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of TSA acquisition processes, particularly in conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, and deployment.
Provide onsite implementations of technology as needed
Work closely with clients to understand their systems and provide expertise in implementation and integration into the client’s solution
Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Stakeholder management, data modeling and knowledge of IT
Aptitude and willingness to work to become a trusted advisor to clients who share in your passion for all things biometrics
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language that are digestible for a range of stakeholders to include privacy, legislative affairs, senior government officials, and the traveling public
Expertise in assessing and applying technology to modernize aviation operations preferred
Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
Ability to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
Ability to create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
Anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate
Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
5-8+ years of professional, relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirements
Additional Qualifications
Secret Clearance or higher
Master’s Degree
Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
MUST HAVE experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Location: Mclean, VA / Remote
Work Type: Hybrid - 25% onsite at various client sites in DMV area
Remote Work: Yes
The opportunity
Our US Government and Public Sector (GPS) practice is a robust and emerging practice with tremendous potential for growth - and we are prepared to tap into that potential. Our US GPS practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse needs, focused on delivering improved public services, with private sector leading practices. This integrated approach facilitates multidimensional support and flexibility to meet our clients’ changing needs. We are seeing tremendous growth within the GPS team and there is a great need for rising leaders. Unprecedented challenges require us to be connected, responsive and insightful. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world?
Responsibilities
We’ll look to you to interact directly with the customer, stakeholders, and subject matter resources to coordinate, validate and socialize in one or more areas of technology transformation. Your responsibilities will also include to manage, assess, and implement changes to the related deliverables. You can expect to help our clients with technology-enabled transformation to achieve their business objectives.
You’ll be asked to provide support for partner airlines, airport connectivity, and compliance assurance. Additional responsibilities include:
Demonstrate depth of knowledge in all things related to biometrics, particularly in facial recognition technology (FRT)
Provide biometric technical expertise and thorough analyses for Test and Evaluation (T&E) reviews, metric analysis and development on current/future biometric related efforts
Become trusted technical advisor to client as they engage with partner airlines and other DHS components on demonstration concepts involving biometrics, specifically facial.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of TSA acquisition processes, particularly in conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, and deployment.
Provide onsite implementations of technology as needed
Work closely with clients to understand their systems and provide expertise in implementation and integration into the client’s solution
Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Stakeholder management, data modeling and knowledge of IT
Aptitude and willingness to work to become a trusted advisor to clients who share in your passion for all things biometrics
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language that are digestible for a range of stakeholders to include privacy, legislative affairs, senior government officials, and the traveling public
Expertise in assessing and applying technology to modernize aviation operations preferred
Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
Ability to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
Ability to create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
Anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate
Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
5-8+ years of professional, relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirements
Additional Qualifications
Secret Clearance or higher
Master’s Degree
Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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