Deputy Program Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology•Hanscom AFB, MA

7d•$144,500 - $195,500•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a technical, hands-on Deputy Program Manager for its US Air Force Next Generation Gateway (NGG) program, a cybersecurity engagement supporting Department of the Air Force commands with information sharing about current and emerging global threats. The position serves as the Local Program Manager at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, and provides operational leadership for day-to-day execution across cybersecurity operations, Zero Trust design and cloud security, and infrastructure workstreams. The Deputy Program Manager connects program strategy with technical engineering teams and oversees performance, staffing, and risk mitigation. The role is responsible for US AF NGG service areas, including strategy, design, operations, and mission support. The position requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship. It calls for at least 15 years of related experience, including supervisory experience supporting IT networks and communications, and experience developing and implementing governance, policies, processes, and cross-network communications plans. The role also requires experience with Department of War classified and unclassified communications transport and financial analysis of large projects. The work location is Hanscom AFB, MA, with a hybrid telecommuting option and 25–50% travel required. Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Requirements

At least 15 years of related experience, including supervisory experience supporting IT networks and communications.
Experience developing and implementing governance, policies, and processes.
Experience developing policy and implementation plans for cross-network communications, including Service and Joint networks.
Experience with available DoW classified and unclassified communications transport and the organizations that manage them.
Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
Experience in financial analysis of large projects.
Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams.
Demonstrable administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Professional certification such as PMP.
CISSP or another technical certification, such as Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper, or VMware.
Experience with Microsoft Project and SharePoint.
Experience in a DoW environment and knowledge of computer and network security concepts.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VLANs, routing, firewalls, and micro-segmentation.
Knowledge of networking security baselines and compliance frameworks, such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.
Knowledge of Zero Trust capability methodologies, including EDR, UEM/MDM, ICAM, network access control, micro-segmentation, data protection, and data tagging.
Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
TS clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact with the government Operations Lead and government Deputy Capability Lead.
Understand customer requirements and drivers and represent them during project and service prioritization.
Maintain high customer satisfaction and a constructive relationship between the organization and the area command.
Establish and articulate customer priorities for new or changed products and services in alignment with desired business outcomes.
Handle customer complaints and escalations through a sympathetic but formal process.
Ensure customer value and alignment of work with organizational strategy and priorities.
Provide technical, administrative, and operational oversight.
Participate in developing technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task-order administrative reporting.
Plan workload and recommend improved technologies to keep the capability relevant.
Interact with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff on the client’s behalf.
Coordinate the development of deliverables and products.
Ensure the quality of project deliverables and that teams meet technical SLAs.
Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Full-flex work weeks where possible and eligible, subject to approval.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Paid sick and personal time.
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education, and certifications.