Deputy Program Manager
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA HerndonFull Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ209091 Type of Requisition:
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Other Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None Public Trust/Other Required:
None Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills:
Deliverables Management, Finance, Leadership, Program Management, Project Management
Certifications:
None
Experience:
9 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes Job Description: Opportunity for an experienced Deputy Program Manager to join an IT Operations Program for a federal government system. As a Deputy Program Manager (DPM), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on you joining our team to support the PM overseeing the mission-critical operations in an agile environment to support business intelligence services. The DPM will be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract. The DPM directly contributes to program efforts in support of the PM and leads the PMO in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. The candidate will use expert communication skills needed to direct skilled technical resources and report on technical and operational progress, issues and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents and executive briefing as needed for this position. HOW A PROGRAM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Supports the PM overseeing all aspects of the successful delivery of the contract requirements throughout the period of performance, ensuring a high-quality customer experience for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Leads the Program Management Office and interfaces with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government Program Manager when needed
- Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks
- Manages teams of contract support personnel at multiple locations
- Maintains and manages with the PM client interface at senior levels of the client organization
- Support the PM in establishing and maintaining technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, organizes and delegates responsibilities to subordinates and oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks
- Supports Mission enabling Systems Development and Operations teams that are fully engaged in the implementation of Agile frameworks
- Delivers oversight, guidance, direction, and leadership to all contracted team members in support of PM efforts
- Provides resources, expertise, and tools to help the PM succeed in their role in efforts such as briefing leadership, creating reports and documentation on demand, ensuring deliverable compliance, and interfacing between customer organization and team members
- Supports the PM in providing overall responsibility for the success of the program team(s) effort. This includes oversight of managing staff tasks, processes and project initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling all collaborative efforts reeled to projects
- Must have experience with leading and managing Agile/DevSecOps teams and processes
- Leverages effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet schedules and deadlines, to multi-task, to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments and pay close attention to detail
- Directs and mentors program staff in developing work plan/schedule, technical project plans, program and task order level reporting
- Attends customer meetings and serves as a client liaison
- Coordinates development of project deliverables, generates monthly reports including technical status, management performance, and financial projection
- Work in an Agile Kanban/Scrum environment and teams working in Waterfall or Agile projects
- A minimum of fifteen (10) years of experience in program management including proven experience with managing teams using Agile and DevSecOps concepts
- Proven experience developing driving strategic vision for a complex organization, balancing modernization needs aligned with critical ongoing operations and maintenance requirements
- Exceptional technical aptitude and effective written and verbal communications skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Information System/IT/Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting for large complex programs
- Demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management
- Must be a US citizen able to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance and successfully pass CBP Background Investigation (BI) and attain EOD to start work
- Agile Certifications (e.g. CSM, SAFe etc.,)
- Experience managing program within DHS environment working experience within United States Border Patrol and DHS agencies or entities
- US Citizen with active DHS CBP BI and DHS Public Trust suitability clearance/EOD or Active TS clearance
- Previous CBP OIT support experience and mission/ environment understanding is highly desired (preference to people with active CBP BI and a CBP badge)
- Demonstrated experience handling technical and financial matters associated with large programs and contracts
- Knowledge of modern IT technologies such as Multi-cloud, AI/ML and Generative AI
- 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
40 Travel Required:
10-25% Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid Work Location:
USA VA Herndon Additional Work Locations: 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
gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI281018523
Opportunity for an experienced Deputy Program Manager to join an IT Operations Program for a federal government system. As a Deputy Program Manager (DPM), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on you joining our team to support the PM overseeing the mission-critical operations in an agile environment to support business intelligence services. The DPM will be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract. The DPM directly contributes to program efforts in support of the PM and leads the PMO in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. The candidate will use expert communication skills needed to direct skilled technical resources and report on technical and operational progress, issues and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents and executive briefing as needed for this position.
HOW A PROGRAM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Supports the PM overseeing all aspects of the successful delivery of the contract requirements throughout the period of performance, ensuring a high-quality customer experience for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Leads the Program Management Office and interfaces with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government Program Manager when needed
- Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks
- Manages teams of contract support personnel at multiple locations
- Maintains and manages with the PM client interface at senior levels of the client organization
- Support the PM in establishing and maintaining technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, organizes and delegates responsibilities to subordinates and oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks
- Supports Mission enabling Systems Development and Operations teams that are fully engaged in the implementation of Agile frameworks
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Delivers oversight, guidance, direction, and leadership to all contracted team members in support of PM efforts
- Provides resources, expertise, and tools to help the PM succeed in their role in efforts such as briefing leadership, creating reports and documentation on demand, ensuring deliverable compliance, and interfacing between customer organization and team members
- Supports the PM in providing overall responsibility for the success of the program team(s) effort. This includes oversight of managing staff tasks, processes and project initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling all collaborative efforts reeled to projects
- Must have experience with leading and managing Agile/DevSecOps teams and processes
- Leverages effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet schedules and deadlines, to multi-task, to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments and pay close attention to detail
- Directs and mentors program staff in developing work plan/schedule, technical project plans, program and task order level reporting
- Attends customer meetings and serves as a client liaison
- Coordinates development of project deliverables, generates monthly reports including technical status, management performance, and financial projection
- Work in an Agile Kanban/Scrum environment and teams working in Waterfall or Agile projects
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- A minimum of fifteen (10) years of experience in program management including proven experience with managing teams using Agile and DevSecOps concepts
- Proven experience developing driving strategic vision for a complex organization, balancing modernization needs aligned with critical ongoing operations and maintenance requirements
- Exceptional technical aptitude and effective written and verbal communications skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Information System/IT/Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting for large complex programs
- Demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management
- Must be a US citizen able to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance and successfully pass CBP Background Investigation (BI) and attain EOD to start work
Preferred Education and Experience
Possesses an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Agile Certifications (e.g. CSM, SAFe etc.,)
- Experience managing program within DHS environment working experience within United States Border Patrol and DHS agencies or entities
- US Citizen with active DHS CBP BI and DHS Public Trust suitability clearance/EOD or Active TS clearance
- Previous CBP OIT support experience and mission/ environment understanding is highly desired (preference to people with active CBP BI and a CBP badge)
- Demonstrated experience handling technical and financial matters associated with large programs and contracts
- Knowledge of modern IT technologies such as Multi-cloud, AI/ML and Generative AI
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
The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Herndon
Additional Work Locations:
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
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI281018523
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