IT Program Manager, TS/SCI with Polygraph

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • McLean, Virginia
  • Full Time

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Financial Management, People Management, Strategic Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Program Manager. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Program Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Program Manager joining our team to be responsible for all aspects of program execution, is the official point of contact for the program, and ensures all personnel associated with the program are effectively supporting customer needs. The Program manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the program and facilitate the development of monthly CDRLS and financial reporting and other associated project work plans. Responsibilities also include developing budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements, participating in, establishing and defining program reporting requirements, and monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met. Candidate is a leader who is expected to be detailed oriented, organized, proactive, demonstrate good judgement and skilled at developing Customer relationships and employee development.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Oversee operational execution and financial aspects of contract deliverables, cost, and schedule to achieve all key contract performance indicators.
  • Preparing, organizing, and managing project briefings as required including the Program Management Review.
  • Ensuring that all work performed is of high quality and meets the customers needs within funding, scheduling, and staffing constraints.
  • Working with the Sponsor to facilitate rapid and effective planning and accomplishment of critical objectives, taking maximum advantage of all available customer or contract resources.
  • Providing management oversight and tasking to overseas contractors in support of objectives.
  • Reporting to the customer on specific activities undertaken by other contractors or consultants.
  • Responsible for securing and managing an exceptional team/staff, maintaining high levels of staff retention, and ensuring exceptional customer relationship management.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Experience managing Cost Plus Award Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Time and Materials contract types.
  • College Degree (BA/BS or higher) or five years additional technical experience serving as a technical lead with increasing responsibilities on projects of similar scope.
  • Experience managing subcontractors including development of SOWs and financial oversight.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with internal and external customers.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and relationships in a matrix environment; influence people outside of direct reporting relationships/levels; and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical staff and customers in forming strategies to improve performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • A minimum of five years serving as a Program Manager leading teams of 80-100 FTE and financial responsibility exceeding $25M annually on CPAF and CPFF contract types.
  • Experience developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
  • Experience developing a Cost Plus Award Fee Self-Assessments.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Security Clearance Level : Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
  • Location : Herndon, VA (On Customer Site)
  • US Citizenship Required

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

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The likely salary range for this position is $139,984 - $107,461. 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:

20

Travel Required:

None

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Herndon

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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Job ID: 487761217
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025

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