Deputy Program Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology

5d • Remote

About The Position

Deputy Program Manager We are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges. GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technology and processes. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Deputy Program Manager joining our team to lead IT professionals supporting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aims to improve health outcomes by enhancing access to quality services, developing a skilled health workforce, and implementing innovative programs that benefit geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable populations. HRSA focuses on increasing health equity and strengthening local health systems through initiatives such as community health centers, the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and support for maternal and child health. At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all customer engagements. The Deputy Program Manager coordinate project-based tasks to ensure adherence to established schedules and requirement specifications. The deputy program manager must serve as the secondary liaison between the Government and the Contractor throughout the life of the contract. These responsibilities ensure the Deputy Program Manager successfully facilitates the transition and stabilization effort while adhering to contractual requirements, minimizing disruptions, and achieving operational performance goals. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Requirements

• 8 years minimum in health consulting, project management, or healthcare management
• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MSN, MPH, or equivalent relevant field) required
• Strong analytical abilities (data-driven)
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership capabilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective management skills
• Skilled with Program Governance, Agile Methodology Frameworks and SDLC Planning & Execution
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective business development skills including proposal development and preparation
• Detailed knowledge of relevant government regulations and standards
• Experience working with PMO office supporting multiple clients
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication with the COR to align on expectations, approved processes, and feedback cycles. Coordinate status update meetings with relevant stakeholders and internal teams according to the cadence specified in the transition plan. Develop practical recommendations on data transfer, record maintenance, and process improvements that enhance interoperability with government-provided platforms. Coordinate status update meetings with relevant stakeholders and internal teams according to the cadence specified in the transition plan.
• Project Management: Implementing and overseeing project management office (PMO) structures, portfolio management approaches, and best practice methodologies for technology projects. Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies related to onboarding, training, and operational ramp-up tasks, creating risk mitigation strategies.
• Robust Documentation: Ensure documentation includes all required elements, such as detailed task lists, status updates, challenges, processes, future recommendations, and justification for outstanding tasks. Maintain centralized documentation repositories to store and organize records, data sets, deliverables, and historical references. Drive the creation, submission, and refinement of key deliverables: Transition Implementation Plan and Transition Completion Report.
• Collaboration: Working with the technical team to ensure the effective delivery of dashboard tools and support for OPOs (Organ Procurement Organizations) and transplant centers. Develop practical recommendations on data transfer, record maintenance, and process improvements that enhance interoperability with government-provided platforms.
• Task Coordination and Work Breakdown: Support the development of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that outlines all contract tasks, timelines, dependencies, and resources required for full operational performance. Coordinate across teams to ensure accurate mapping, scheduling, and execution of transition-related deliverables within the designated timeframe. Serve as the single task coordinator to ensure synchronization of efforts between patient safety and membership functions during ramp-up and stabilization periods.
• Process Enablement and Execution: Implement structured processes to enable rapid onboarding of staff and facilitate seamless access to required systems and records. Establish robust procedures for managing multi-platform operations (e.g., OPTN SharePoint Board and Committee Collaboration platform and other government-provided OPTN software and tools). Ensure all processes support operational continuity during the transition period, addressing immediate needs without disrupting safety and membership operations. Provide post-transition performance evaluations, highlighting areas for additional stabilization or process improvement.
• Performance Management and Reporting: Monitor deadline compliance across all transition-related activities, ensuring deliverables are processed within the agreed-upon timeframes. Measure and report the operational readiness of patient safety and membership functions during and after the transition.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
• The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level