IT Program Consultant - PTOC

General Dynamics Information Technology • USA CA Home Office (CAHOME), CA

3d • $62 - $83 • Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an experienced and adaptable IT Program Consultant to provide on‑call support across NASA enterprise IT programs. This role offers flexible, as‑needed work supporting program lifecycles, planning, technical initiatives, solution development, and stakeholder coordination. The consultant will provide expert guidance, troubleshooting, and strategic input to ensure IT programs are planned efficiently, securely, and in alignment with mission objectives.

Requirements

• MA/MS or equivalent and 8+ years of experience
• Experience supporting the NASA environment, customers, and solution development tailored to NASA mission needs.
• IT program support, systems engineering, or enterprise IT operations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT technologies such as: ServiceNow, Cloud services (AWS, Azure, private/hybrid clouds), Enterprise applications and collaboration platforms, Networking and infrastructure services, Identity, access, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage on‑call responsibilities and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances (if supporting federal programs).

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Security+, AWS/Azure, or other relevant technical or program management credentials.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (Remedy, Jira) and enterprise governance frameworks.
• Experience contributing to technical roadmaps, architecture assessments, or modernization initiatives.
• A consultative mindset with a focus on mission alignment, service quality, and operational excellence.
• The ability to quickly assess issues, recommend solutions, and support program teams in fast‑moving environments.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering value in a dynamic, on-call role.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑call consulting support to NASA IT program teams, project managers, and technical stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise IT initiatives, enhancements, and operational tasks.
• Review program requirements, technical documentation, and performance metrics to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of IT solutions with program goals and customer expectations.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, or technical summaries to program leadership when required.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 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 insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

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