BPA Program Manager

Program Manager (BPA-Level & Call Order 1)
Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission‑critical. Join our team as a Program Manager and make an impact on Federal Student Aid’s cloud infrastructure modernization activities. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help you build your skills and advance your career.

HOW THE PROGRAM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

 • Provide overall leadership for all BPA Call Orders, serving as the Contractor’s authorized representative and ensuring delivery across scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

• Lead execution of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure services in compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800‑53, Zero Trust, and Department of Education IT and cybersecurity standards.

• Oversee ITIL‑aligned incident, change, configuration, and continuous monitoring processes, and deliver dashboards, service reports, and SLA/KPI metrics to FSA leadership.

• Manage budgets, staffing, subcontractors, and resources while driving proactive risk identification, mitigation, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as primary point of contact for the CO, COR, Government Task Leads, and senior FSA stakeholders to ensure clear communication and mission alignment.

• Collaborate across development, operations, cybersecurity, and data teams to support DevSecOps pipelines and multi‑cloud modernization initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
(An additional six (6) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.)

Experience:
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience managing large‑scale federal IT or cloud infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑cloud operations in high‑availability, mission‑critical environments.
• Proven track record managing complex technical programs with evolving requirements and competing priorities.

Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud cost optimization.
• Deep familiarity with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800‑53, Zero Trust Architecture, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience implementing ITIL, Agile, DevSecOps pipelines, and enterprise service management processes.

Security Clearance Level:
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust or higher, per FSA requirements.

Skills & Abilities:
• Exceptional communication and executive‑level briefing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams and subcontractors.

Preferred Certifications:
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• SAFe, Scrum, or other Agile certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Location:
Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace