Program Director

Transform technology into opportunity as a Program Director with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most while you build valuable skills that will help you in your career. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

GDIT is seeking a Program Director to manage a large-scale enterprise IT contract at the Social Security Administration (SSA). The successful candidate will work with federal senior leadership and the GDIT team to directly support SSA’s mission in delivering benefits to millions of American every day. The contract scope for this opportunity encompasses lifecycle activities for software improvement and web/interface; database and data administration; software engineering and management support; systems administration and systems security support; and contract management.

The Program Director is the primary interface for the customer and has the ultimate responsibility for contractor resources and the accomplishment of all work assigned to this contract (including all task orders).  The successful candidate will demonstrate the experience and ability to serve as the Contractor’s overall on-site manager and coordinator for all work, activities, issues and other contractual obligations relating to this contract.  You will demonstrate the experience and ability to serve as the Contractor’s authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), Government management personnel, and customer Agency representatives; and be responsible for the effective management of funds and personnel while being accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.  The Program Director is responsible for formulating and enforcing work and quality standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, and supervising contractor personnel including subcontractors.     

HOW A PROGRAM DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Ensures that all required resources are available for program implementation supporting the Agency’s strategic goals and objectives 
• Ensures contractor’s corporate interests and activities do not conflict with or violate Government restrictions or edicts 
• Assumes responsibility for organizing, directing and managing support services for all applicable technical areas and for business operations, human resources, and administration activities related to the contract 
• Supports the Deputy Commissioner for Systems in designing, developing, and implementing new and efficient information technologies to support SSA’s programmatic, administrative, and management information systems 
• Organizes resources to support multiple task orders simultaneously and manages the execution of those task orders 
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned personnel and provides technical area leadership 
• Conducts oral and written communications on status and issues with the Program Director for planning and control of the multiple task orders 
• Anticipates issues or problems and works to mitigate or negate the anticipated effects of the problems.  Ensures events and meetings are accurately documented and recorded 
• Responsible for the technical performance of tasks within technical areas(s) and/or component(s), the coordination of travel and training requirements, and the estimation of required resources for the completion of existing and new statements of work 
• Possesses superior oral and written communications skills to clearly and effectively convey issues, reports, and other deliverables to SSA counterparts. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Masters’ degree or higher 
• Five years advanced level IT experience, including experience in emerging technologies OR Professional level IT certifications 

LOCATION: Hybrid (Periodic on-site support and customer meetings in Woodlawn, MD)

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