Technology Consulting Sr Principal

Public Trust: BI Full 6C (T4)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Own your career as a Technology Consulting Sr Principal at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to bring next-generation technology and delivery solutions to our customers across multiple programs in the Homeland Security Sector. Your work in at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow. Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Technology Consulting Sr Principal at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. Our work depends on you joining our team to help GDIT meet the mission-critical needs of our Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) customer by assessing programs for opportunities to innovate and modernize developing technical solutions, and leading solution integration on large programs.

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated Technology Consultant to join our team to develop, support, and modernize mission-critical infrastructure and programs for our CBP customers. The successful candidate will support the Account Lead and program teams in developing, implementing, and maintaining critical IT systems. The role involves analyzing mission requirements, providing subject matter expertise, and assisting with technology modernization efforts to enhance CBP's operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with federal policies and security regulations.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Researches, evaluates, and provides recommendations on emerging technologies and best practices to improve mission performance, capabilities, and system efficiency.
• Drives customer stakeholder engagements and communications at executive, programmatic and end user levels
• Facilitates development of mission use cases and identification of established and derived requirements
• Interfaces with Account Lead and GDIT cross-domain technical teams to create strategies and identify solutions to customer challenges
• Works with customers and teams to develop roadmaps to update, enhance, augment or replace systems
• Leverages System Engineering Life Cycle to deliver products to meet customer requirements
• Supports identification, negotiation and coordination with vendors, suppliers and partners to deliver on complex projects and meet program objectives
• Manages the planning and execution of proof of concepts, demonstrations, pilots, and operational assessments
• Work with program team to develop financial models including customer total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Coordinates team support for high-impact projects, often integrating new technology and changes to IT and/or business operations
• Communicates program and work status to senior program leadership and customer
• Enhances information systems by proactively identifying technology opportunities and developing and proposing strategies and solutions
• Anticipates and adapts to changing trends in the marketplace in order to seize opportunities
• Utilizes long term, collaborative, and strategic relationships with clients to improve service delivery
• Drives activities towards larger strategic goals - envisions the future and acts as a catalyst for organizational change
• Adapts to a quickly changing environment and interact with a broad customer base with diverse needs and functional responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have or able to obtain CBP BI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT or related field and 12+ years’ experience
• Knowledge of biometrics identification services and multi-modalities, i.e. Fingerprint, IRIS, and face
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and get consensus to deliver customer requirements
• Adept at problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, time management, multi-tasking, and task-ownership; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record as a self-learner, keeping current with the latest tools and techniques
• Knowledge of Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban Methods
• Location: Hybrid

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 holiday

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required