IT PM / Scrum Master - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

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

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Technical Program Manager for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), system architecture, cloud technologies, and/or hardware integration.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Proficient in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or other modern delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and system reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project).
• Experience leading large, cross-functional technical programs from concept through delivery.
• 10+ years of experience in technical program or project management, systems engineering, or product development roles.

Program Leadership & Execution

• Own program planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and overall execution.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, operations, cybersecurity, and leadership teams.
• Build and maintain detailed program roadmaps, milestones, and dependency frameworks.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and issues with a proactive approach.
• Ensure delivery of technical capabilities that meet requirements for quality, security, and compliance.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve technical and programmatic conflicts.
• Prepare program dashboards, status reports, and decision-ready briefing materials.
• Act as the central point of contact for all program communications.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate trade-offs, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Support long-term technical strategy, capability roadmapping, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated ability to balance tactical execution with strategic direction.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead matrixed teams without direct authority; influence technical and business partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor teams on program discipline, requirements quality, and execution best practices.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
• US Citizenship Required

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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required