Senior Field Operations Lead

US citizenship required. This is a part-time, on-call position requiring 75-100% travel for field work across the United States.

About the role

As a Senior Field Operations Lead at GDIT, you will guide and support field teams collecting water utility data in communities across the U.S. under an EPA technical assistance program. This role involves long-distance travel, extended outdoor activity, and direct leadership of onsite teams in dynamic, real-world field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Field Leadership and Coordination:
  • Lead field teams of 4–8 staff deploying to communities across the U.S.
  • 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.
• Field Data Collection Responsibilities:
  • 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.
• Planning and Logistics:
  • 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience leading teams.
• Prior experience leading teams in outdoor or technical environments is strongly preferred.
• 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.
• US citizenship required.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with pre- and post-tax contribution options and company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave (15 days of paid leave and 10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date).
• GDIT Paid Family Leave program: up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $29,750 - $40,250. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Part-time, on-call position.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 8.
• 75-100% travel required.
• Remote work location: Any location in the U.S.