Job Description

Req ID: RQ212227

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Skills:

Contract Management,Financial Management,Program Leadership

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Director to lead a large-scale software development and IT modernization program. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract delivery, including technical execution, financial performance (P&L), customer engagement, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in agile delivery within a federal environment, a strong track record of managing large teams, and demonstrated success overseeing complex modernization efforts across legacy and cloud-native platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategic Delivery

• Serve as the senior program lead responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year modernization contract.
• Drive strategy and execution aligned with the government customers goals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific standards, and contract terms.
• Lead integrated project teams across development, security, operations, and stakeholder management.

Financial & Contractual Management

• Own P&L responsibility for the program, managing a portfolio valued at $50M+ annually.
• Oversee budget planning, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics (CPARS, EVMS, SLAs) and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with contracts, subcontracts, pricing, and finance teams to manage task orders, modifications, and CLIN structures.

Technical Oversight & Modernization Execution

• Provide leadership for software development efforts using Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud-native technologies in a federal environment.
• Guide teams in transforming legacy applications to modular, scalable architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, APIs).
• Oversee implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust).

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a geographically dispersed team of program managers, engineers, analysts, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused culture aligned with federal mission objectives.
• Mentor staff and support career development aligned with evolving program needs.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with senior federal stakeholders, including CORs, COs, and technical leads.
• Act as the programs senior interface, leading briefings, program reviews, and milestone assessments.
• Manage communication across internal leadership, government clients, and teaming partners.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field; Masters or MBA preferred.

Experience:

5+ years of experience overseeing modernization programs using Agile and DevSecOps in a government setting.

Proven experience with federal program financials, including firm fixed price, cost-plus and T&M contracts.

Prior experience with EVM, CPARS, and contract compliance reporting.

Skills

Deep understanding of federal IT compliance (e.g., FISMA, ATO, FedRAMP, Section 508).

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and risk management abilities.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to federal executives.

Clearance:

The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

This is a HYBRID role and will require the individual to work at customer site in DC office up to 3 days per week.

Salary range: $178,500 - $241,500 (actual compensation based on experience, location and contractual requirements).

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with pre and posttax contributions and company match, flexible work options, paid time off, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty leave, disability and life insurance, and other competitive offerings.

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.

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