Technical Operations Support Specialist Senior

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Big Data, Predictive Analysis

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Technical Operations Support Specialist Senior

HOW A TECHNICAL OPS SUPPORT SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This effort provides Analytical Support Services to the U.S. Army Counterintelligence (CI), Counterterrorism (CT), and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) enterprise, supporting the United States Army Counterintelligence Command (USACIC), its subordinate commands, and associated activities. The Technical Operations Support Specialist Senior provides advanced multi-level technical support across computer systems, networking solutions, and specialized non‑standard technologies. The role supports counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) missions, contributes to analytic production, and enables technical operations across sister organizations. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, data science proficiency, and operational tradecraft understanding to support sensitive national security efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and secure networks, operational systems, and technical capabilities
• Support CI/CT operations by identifying threats, analyzing foreign intelligence TTPs, and producing analytic products
• Conduct OPSEC and technical/forensic assessments
• Perform data engineering, mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling
• Develop automation solutions and AI/ML tools to enhance mission outcomes
• Integrate and manage diverse data sources using Python, R, and SQL
• Create dashboards and data visualizations with Power BI or Tableau
• Train personnel on tools, systems, and operational TTPs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph
• US Citizenship Required: Yes.
• Education/Experience: Masters and 12 yrs relevant experience; Bachelors and 14 yrs relevant experience; Associates and 16 yrs of relevant experience; High School degree and 20 yrs of relevant experience. At least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Must possess Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Cisco-based Networking Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or security exploitation certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA).  DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) equivalent qualifications are acceptable.
• Must possess a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician Level II Certification and 3 years of experience in programing language. Programming languages desired, C++, PHP, JavaScript, Java, Python, Perl.
• Graduate of an in‑residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course (or military service equivalent).
• Demonstrated CI, CT, or intelligence community experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in major data science languages (R, Python) and data integration (R/Python/SQL).
• Experience with large‑scale Multi‑INT analytics, machine learning, and automated predictive analytics.
• Skilled in data visualization tools including Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience conducting data mining, statistical modeling, and predictive analysis.
• Strong understanding of foreign intelligence entities, CI processes, and U.S./foreign CI capabilities and TTPs.
• Ability to design and support technical networks and operational systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD intelligence operations.
• Knowledge of technical tradecraft, misattribution networks, and operational security practices.
• Background in developing or assessing forensic technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality analytic and technical documentation.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K: With company match.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Innovative Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the mission.
• Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $175,950. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Fort Meade

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.

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