Collaboration Lead

Posted:
1/16/2026, 7:46:24 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

ITIL Practices, ITIL Processes, Microsoft Office 365

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT seeks a Collaboration Lead for our federal client who will provide oversight in areas Microsoft’s M365 Platform in a high volume, fast paced environment. Qualified candidates will have experience running large enterprise level teams across multiple locations, very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will also have experience in program management activities such as budget and forecasting analysis, staffing and performance management, service improvement, and quality.

This role will manage the day-to-day work activities of the team, including timelines, customer experience, and relationship management, and prioritizing and allocating workflow. The successful candidate will also provide a productive and motivating working environment and address any issues/disputes from customers or clients.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Collaboration Lead with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Collaboration Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s M365 platform
  • Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s cloud environment.
  • Demonstrated experience on M365 online platform and suite of services such as Exchange Online, Teams, Entra ID
  • Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft 365 Graph API uses
  • Demonstrated experience with implementing ITIL standards and processes in a large, highly available, dynamic data center operation.
  • Demonstrated experience translating between business requirements and technical implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience with systems engineering in the context of a large, complex infrastructure.
  • Work experience in a managed services IT environment is preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • ITIL v4 Foundation
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer science or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s cloud environment.
  • 2+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft’s M365 platform.
  • Proficient in PowerShell automation and M365 security features
  • Skilled in configuring DLP, MFA, Conditional Access, and Defender for M365
  • Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills
  • Total comfort with unknown variables and ad-hoc changes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly, and concisely present complicated computer concepts to end-users with differing skill levels.
  • Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a high demand environment
  • U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background.
  • Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and attitude for success, dedication and commitment.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA. Candidate must reside within the DC/MD/Northern VA area.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $189,750. 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 VA Arlington

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics Information Technology

Website: https://www.gdit.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1999

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ Cloud Computing ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Information Technology