Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Program Director supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flow Management Data and Services (FMDS). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Program Director joining our team to focus on long term software modernization and development of new functional enhancements, increasing the capabilities of Traffic Flow Management (TFM).

HOW A PROGRAM DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Provides technical, administrative, and operational management to assigned projects or task(s)Participates in the development of technical project plans, proposals, reports, schedules, and task order and administrative reportingManages large cross-functional agile teams responsible for software development, modernization, and technical enhancementsMay perform high level technical services on assigned task(s)Coordinate and manage deliverables, budgets, and timelines  Manages risk tracking processAttends customer meetings and may serve as client liaison-client engagement  Manage Task Order(s) ensuring all tasks are complete meet schedule, and performance requirements  Ensures quality assurance of project deliverablesMentor and provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members  Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field)Required Experience:12+ years of related experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing the design, development, test or acquisition of complex software systems with an average value of $100M or greaterFAA National Airspace System (NAS) experienceTraffic Flow Management (TFM) experienceRequired Technical Skills:Must have Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationExperience managing Agile programs responsible for the design, development, test, or acquisition of complex software systems with an average value of $100M or greaterExperience in agile project managementExperience working within Agile environments and utilization of tools like JIRA or GitLabSecurity Clearance Level:Must be clearable for a position of Public Trust and standard background investigation checkUS Residency RequirementRequired Skills and Abilities:Solid technical background in software developmentStrong communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to speak up appropriately and to raise issues to teams and senior managementAbility to thrive in situations of complexity and ambiguity while functioning at a high level of productivity in a fast paced and dynamic environmentDemonstrates Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or similar programsDemonstrates ability to work independentlyDemonstrated strength in solving complex problemsPreferred Experience, Skills, and/or Certifications:Agile certification (PMI-ACP or SAFe certification)Experience managing IT Infrastructure, security and operations is a plusExperience with AWSLocation:Hybrid | Virginia & Washington DC AreaOffice location is in Falls Church, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K 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

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