Technical Program Manager - TS/SCI with Polygraph
General Dynamics Information Technology
IT, Operations
McLean, VA, USA
USD 138,063-186,791 / year
Posted on Apr 14, 2026
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Functional ExpertsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Agile Methodology, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Certifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in technical program or project management, systems engineering, or product development roles.
- Experience leading large, cross-functional technical programs from concept through delivery.
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).
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA McLeanAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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.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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans