We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on TS/SCI level cleared Program Analyst Advisor joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Chantilly, VA.

Job Description

Responsible for managing IT projects and assets as a cohesive portfolio to meet customer objectives. This role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring that projects align with the contract goals while delivering value on time and within budget.  Provides technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned project or task(s) in support of a contract program.

Required Skills:

Develop and maintain IT portfolio roadmaps.     Align IT initiatives with contract objectives and strategies.     Assess portfolio risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies. ��        Oversee multiple IT projects/programs within the portfolio.      Ensure timely delivery of projects and adherence to scope and quality.   Prioritize projects based on contract needs, resource availability, and ROI.     Collaborate with team leaders to allocate resources efficiently.          Serve as the primary liaison between IT teams.     Provide regular status updates, and performance metrics.                   Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned.     Lead change control processes to minimize project disruptions.     Ensure proper documentation of changes, approvals, and version control.     

Desired Skills:

Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan long-term IT initiatives and adapt to organizational shifts. understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies. Leadership: Skilled in guiding teams, conflict resolution, and decision-making.     Risk Management: Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within IT projects.     Communication: Strong verbal and written communication for reporting to customers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Common Tools and Frameworks     Project/Portfolio Management Tools: Jira, Microsoft Project, PPMs Frameworks: PMBOK, Agile, ITIL, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)     Collaboration: Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, Slack, Confluence         Balancing competing project priorities across business units.     Managing resource constraints within budgetary limits.     Ensuring projects stay aligned with shifting organizational goals.

Nice to have (Certifications)

PfMP PgMP Agile PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner) ITIL® 4 Managing Professional Strategic Leader TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework) Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)     

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related business or technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.5-8 years of related experience, including supervisory experience.

GDIT Is Your Place:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays