Deputy Program Manager

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Deputy Program Manager with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to build your skills and accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Program Manager supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Deputy Program Manager joining our team to plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects and IT operations at the Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ) in Falls Church, VA, and DHA offices in the National Capital Region. 

HOW THE Deputy Program Manager WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects.
• Lead and guide the work of technical staff.
• Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.
• Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage.
• Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
• Possess and apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Perform independent thinking, complex tasks with little to no supervision.
• May supervise others.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Master’s degree and/or equivalency
   
• Experience:
  • Master’s Degree and eight (8) years of experience or
  • Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience or
  • HS Diploma and twelve (12) years of experience
     
• Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, SharePoint
   
• Required Certifications:
  • PMI, PMP or equivalent as approved by COR
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
     
• Security clearance level: SECRET
   
• Skills and abilities:
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Must be comfortable presenting to senior executives and VIPs.
  • Strong problem solving and team building skills.
  • Must possess a mission focused mindset that thrives on delivering positive outcomes and takes pride in accomplishing goals on time and within budget.
  • Must operate with transparency across corporate and customer contacts.
     
• Location: On Customer Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays

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