Lead DS CEL

Job Qualifications:

Cable Management, Equipment Installations, Project Deliverables, Site Surveying

Regular

None

Interim Secret

None

Program Delivery and Execution

Cable Management, Equipment Installations, Project Deliverables, Site Surveying

Cable Management, Equipment Installations, Project Deliverables, Site Surveying

None

5 + years of related experience

Yes

The DS Comm Lead evaluates, designs, and oversees telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, bonding/grounding, electrical, cooling, cable pathways, and compliance with AF/SF and UFC standards. This role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, electrical, and network equipment installations.

• Conduct on‑site surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding/grounding, pathways, and room readiness
• Develop layout designs including rack plans, cable management, grounding/bonding, electrical circuits, and equipment placement
• Manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor labor performing room buildouts, rack installation, cable routing, and grounding
• Ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW telecommunications room standards
• Coordinate with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications
• Support QA inspections and validation of deliverables and as‑builts
• Work closely with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams for integration of infrastructure
• Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a SME

• BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience
• 4–7 years’ experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure
• Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams
• Knowledge of grounding/bonding, power specs, equipment standards, and room environmental requirements
• Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DoW telecomm environments (preferred)
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret Security Clearance
• Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.
• This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

• Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces
• Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings

• BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD
• Security+ CE (8140 equivalent)
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work)

• 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

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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.

40

Less than 10%

Onsite

USA AK Eielson AFB