Network Modernization Deputy Program Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

1d•$124,093 - $155,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Join GDIT in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Engineering, Design, Implementation and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS) program. As the Network Modernization Deputy Program Manager, you will help lead delivery of secure, resilient, and modern IT and telecommunications capabilities across the VA enterprise. This role supports VA OIT in ensuring high‑quality network services that advance the mission of serving millions of veterans nationwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or IT (or equivalent experience).
An active PMP certification
5+ years of telecom/IT operations management experience delivering secure enterprise voice, video, data, and messaging services.
Experience supporting large federal agencies or enterprise‑scale infrastructure programs.
Ability to support 24×7×365 operations and major incident escalations.
Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks: FISMA, RMF, NIST 800‑53, TIC 3.0, STIG, and ATO processes.
Experience with SD‑WAN, TIC Gateways, WAN/MPLS, provisioning, and modernization activities.
Ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams and manage multi‑vendor/SIAM environments.
Strong communication skills and experience coordinating with CORs, COs, PMOs, SMEs, and technical leads.
Experience developing contractually required reports and supporting IPTs/working groups.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
Must meet Tier 2 → Tier 4 background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
SD‑WAN certifications
Network+

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager with planning, coordinating, and executing multi‑year VA network modernization efforts.
Oversee delivery of enterprise network solutions including WAN/LAN modernization, SD‑WAN, VoIP/SIP, wireless/5G, and infrastructure optimization.
Ensure program performance meets contractual requirements, SLAs, KPIs, and VA acquisition standards.
Support program documentation, deliverables, work plans, transition activities, and IPT engagement.
Coordinate network architecture, Gateway/TIC design, configuration, implementation, and technical refreshes.
Provide Tier IV escalation for complex telecom and IT operational issues.
Maintain strong communication and alignment with VA stakeholders, PMO staff, and cross‑functional technical teams.
Identify risks, manage trends, oversee reporting requirements, and support issue resolution.
Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and modernization opportunities.
Mentor staff and contribute to workforce development and process improvement efforts.

Benefits

Mission‑focused culture supporting those who serve.
AI‑powered career growth tools and robust internal mobility.
Competitive pay, benefits, 401K match, and comprehensive wellness programs.
A collaborative, innovative, military‑friendly workplace.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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.
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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.
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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