DS OSP Lead (Outside Plant) (Secret clearance required)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Engineering, Outdoor Plants Design, Outside Plant

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a DS OSP Lead and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

The DS OSP Lead specializes in the design, survey, and implementation of Outside Plant infrastructure including conduit pathways, duct banks, poles, manholes/handholes, and exterior distribution facilities for AF/SF network modernization. This role includes overseeing GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor OSP construction teams.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
• Conduct detailed OSP field surveys documenting cables, pathways, vaults, utilities, and routing

• Produce engineering inputs for OSP layouts, trenching plans, duct bank designs, and aerial/underground routes

• Manage Agency and Subcontractor construction labor for trenching, boring, conduit placement, and restoration

• Coordinate excavation, locates, and construction safety requirements with base civil engineering

• Ensure OSP designs comply with UFC, TIA/EIA, NEC, I3A, and DoD OSP standards

• Support QA activities including inspections, testing, and as-built validation

• Collaborate with FO, ISP, and CEL teams on integrated routing and design requirements

• Participate in customer meetings, engineering reviews, and planning sessions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Experience

• 5+ years OSP engineering, construction management, or telecom infrastructure experience

• Hands‑on experience with conduit systems, duct banks, aerial/underground routing, and utility coordination

• Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.

• Experience managing construction crews, subcontractors, or field labor

• Knowledge of excavation, trenching, boring, and OSP safety procedures

• Familiarity with large‑scale campus OSP infrastructure

• Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Diego Garcia.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AF/SF installation processes or federal OSP projects
• Experience interpreting civil, utility, or telecom construction drawings

Certifications (Preferred)
• BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer)
• FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician)
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
• Security+ CE (DoD requirement for base network environments)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#BIM

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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:

75-100%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: