Principal Program Analyst - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Pipeline

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Why GDIT

Are you ready to be a part of an elite team at GDIT, working on a large-scale, pioneering National Intelligence program? This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself into an environment that fuses innovation, speed, and security to safeguard our Nation.

At GDIT, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative setting, where your technical skills will be both challenged and expanded. This program offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contemporary development practices in support of a vital mission. You'll play a critical role in addressing some of the most intricate security and operational challenges facing Intelligence and Homeland Security today.

Come join us and contribute to a mission that truly matters, while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. 

What You’ll Achieve

The Project Coordinator / Program Engineer is a key member of the PMO, responsible for ensuring disciplined program execution and transparency across a multi–Task Order software-development IDIQ. This role owns management CDRLs, program data integrity, PMO portal dashboards, risk/issue/action tracking, IDIQ schedule visibility, and supports stakeholder communication and process/tool improvement to enable efficient, high‑quality delivery. In this role, you will:

• Program Data, Analysis, and Reporting

  • Collect, validate, and analyze program data across all task orders (schedule, cost, risks, issues, staffing, quality metrics).

  • Produce regular internal reports and dashboards for the PMO and program leadership that:

    • Highlight status against key milestones and deliverables.

    • Surface trends, risks, and variances.

  • Support ad‑hoc data calls (internal and customer) with accurate, timely information.

• CDRL Creation, Maintenance, and Compliance

  • Maintain the master inventory of all CDRLs for the IDIQ and each task order (formats, due dates, owners, approval workflows).

  • Draft or coordinate creation of CDRLs in accordance with contract requirements and customer templates/standards.

  • Track CDRL status end‑to‑end:

    • Assignment to owners.

    • Development, review, and approval.

    • On‑time submission to the customer.

  • Monitor quality and completeness of CDRLs; ensure they align with contractual expectations and program messaging.

  • Maintain historical CDRL records and version control for auditability and reuse.

• PMO Portal Dashboard Ownership

  • Own the design, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of the PMO portal/dashboard (e.g., SharePoint, Power BI, or similar).

  • Consolidate data from multiple sources (schedules, finance, risks, quality, staffing) into a clear, consumable dashboard for:

    • PMO leadership.

    • Program managers and task order leads.

    • Technical and quality leads.

  • Ensure the dashboard provides:

    • Near‑real‑time visibility into program health.

    • Drill‑downs by task order, release, or capability where feasible.

  • Partner with PMO stakeholders to refine dashboard content, visuals, and filters so they support decision‑making and early risk detection.

  • Maintain access controls, data refresh processes, and documentation for the portal.

• Risk, Issue, and Action Item Coordination

  • Help maintain the program risk/issue/action register:

    • Log new risks/issues from meetings and reviews.

    • Track mitigation actions, owners, and due dates.

  • Provide regular status updates on items that may affect schedule, quality, or contractual deliverables.

  • Support preparation of risk and issue narratives for program reviews and customer meetings.

• Schedule and Deliverable Tracking Support

  • Support creation and maintenance of integrated program schedules and deliverable trackers.

  • Monitor key milestones and dependencies; flag slippage or risk to the Program Manager/Deputy PM.

  • Ensure deliverable and CDRL calendars are aligned with the master schedule and communicated to responsible owners.

• Meeting Support and Stakeholder Communication

  • Support PMO and program‑level meetings by:

    • Preparing agendas, decks, dashboards, and data views.

    • Capturing minutes, decisions, and action items.

  • Ensure follow‑through on actions by tracking owners and due dates and updating the PMO dashboard accordingly.

  • Help standardize reporting templates and communication formats used across task orders.

• Process and Tool Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to streamline data collection, reporting, and CDRL workflows (e.g., automation, standard templates, improved processes).

  • Partner with technical, quality, and agile leads to align tooling (e.g., Jira/Confluence, SharePoint, BI tools) with reporting needs.

  • Document and maintain “how‑to” guidance for PMO tools and dashboards to support consistency and onboarding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

• TS/SCI with Polygraph

• 3+ years of experience in a fast‑paced Agile development environment

• 8+ years of experience in project coordination, program analysis, or engineering support within a PMO or multi project environment; government/IDIQ experience preferred.

• Familiarity with:

  • CDRL management and contract reporting.

  • Schedule and milestone tracking.

  • Risk/issue management practices.

• Proficiency with collaboration and reporting tools (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Power BI or similar dashboards; Jira/Azure DevOps or other Agile tools is a plus).

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to handle multiple concurrent priorities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable supporting stakeholder-facing updates and briefings.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across PMO, technical, and functional teams.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required