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General Dynamics Information Technology · 8 hours ago

Deputy Program Director

USA VA Home Office (VAHOME)

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$178K/yr - $242K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead a large-scale software development and IT modernization program, overseeing contract delivery, financial performance, and compliance with federal contracting requirements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior program lead responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year modernization contract

Drive strategy and execution aligned with the government customer’s goals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific standards, and contract terms

Lead integrated project teams across development, security, operations, and stakeholder management

Own P&L responsibility for the program, managing a portfolio valued at $50M+ annually

Oversee budget planning, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics (CPARS, EVMS, SLAs) and contract deliverables

Coordinate with contracts, subcontracts, pricing, and finance teams to manage task orders, modifications, and CLIN structures

Provide leadership for software development efforts using Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud-native technologies in a federal environment

Guide teams in transforming legacy applications to modular, scalable architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, APIs)

Oversee implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust)

Lead a geographically dispersed team of program managers, engineers, analysts, and support staff

Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused culture aligned with federal mission objectives

Mentor staff and support career development aligned with evolving program needs

Build trusted relationships with senior federal stakeholders, including CORs, COs, and technical leads

Act as the program’s senior interface, leading briefings, program reviews, and milestone assessments

Manage communication across internal leadership, government clients, and teaming partners

Qualification

Program LeadershipFinancial ManagementContract ManagementAgile DeliveryDevSecOpsFederal IT ComplianceStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred

5+ years of experience overseeing modernization programs using Agile and DevSecOps in a government setting

Proven experience with federal program financials, including firm fixed price, cost-plus and T&M contracts

Prior experience with EVM, CPARS, and contract compliance reporting

Deep understanding of federal IT compliance (e.g., FISMA, ATO, FedRAMP, Section 508)

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and risk management abilities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to federal executives

The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Benefits

A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks where possible

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees