Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Manager to lead a large team of intelligence targeters in support of a high‑visibility customer mission. The ideal candidate brings at least 8–10 years of experience as an targeter or intelligence analyst in the U.S. Intelligence Community, along with a successful track record of leading and managing teams of 40 or more personnel. This position is fully onsite at a customer facility in Chantilly, VA, and does not involve travel. The Senior Manager will be a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO) and will report directly to the Program Manager and Deputy PM.

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As an Intelligence Sr Manager, a typical day will include the following duties:

Key Responsibilities
The Senior Manager will oversee the full scope of personnel management, including:

• Daily leadership and oversight of a large team of cleared targeters
• Performance management (annual reviews, counseling, mentoring, disciplinary actions, awards/recognition)
• Timekeeping oversight (timecard review, approval, and compliance monitoring)
• Management of staff training, certification tracking, and professional development
• Monitoring personnel readiness, welfare, and engagement across the program
• Coordination of personnel actions to support customer requirements and evolving mission demands
• Partnering with the Staffing Team and Resource Manager to identify, screen, interview, and recommend highly qualified, fully cleared candidates for technical positions
• Working closely with customer task managers to determine required skill sets and ensure alignment between candidate capabilities and mission needs
• Ensuring program‑wide consistency in standards, processes, and communication
• Identifying or vetting innovative processes in targeting, consistent with customer policies and mission goals

Qualifications
Required:

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be active)
• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience as an intelligence targeter or intelligence analyst
• Proven experience managing a large workforce (40+ personnel) in a high‑tempo environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior customer leadership
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and professionally develop staff
• Experience in candidate assessment, interviewing, and hiring processes
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional six years of relevant experience may be substituted

Work Environment

• Position is fully onsite at a customer location in Chantilly, VA
• Role is embedded within the PMO
• No travel required

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans