Deputy Program Manager TS SCI w/Poly

gdit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health & Wellness

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

GDIT is hiring a Deputy Program Manager MID to support a complex intelligence services contract across the Indo‑Asia‑Pacific region. You will assist the Program Manager in coordinating operations, surge actions, and contractor integration to maintain mission readiness on a demanding schedule.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, US citizenship, and a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project operations to meet production schedules and coordinate government contracting activities.
• Support surge execution and crisis response planning across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
• Establish and support PMO operations including communications, travel, visas, taxes and security considerations.
• Manage contractor staff integration and RSIO processes to ensure seamless personnel onboarding.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation related to cost, schedule, performance, staffing and SCIF constraints.

Skills

Planning Ability

Program Management Office (PMO)

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications

Skills: Planning Ability, Program Management Office (PMO), Scheduling

Certifications: None

Experience: 8+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Deputy Program Manager MID

HOW A DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) MID supports the Program Manager in executing a complex intelligence support contract focused on theater‑readiness and crisis response across the Indo‑Asia‑Pacific region. The DPM ensures smooth daily operations, coordinates surge execution, supports contractor integration, and maintains continuity across program management functions.

Program Operations

Manage day‑to‑day project operations to meet production schedules and ensure efficient use of systems, tools, and facilities. Maintain productive relationships with government customers and coordinate contractor activities to meet mission requirements.

Surge Execution & Crisis Support

Support tracking, reporting, and coordination of contractor surge actions during crisis conditions. Assist in scaling contractor footprint, staffing, and support requirements when surge operations are executed.

Program Management Office (PMO) Functions

Establish and support PMO operations for post‑activation execution, including communications, security processing, workspace coordination, travel, visas, taxes, and SOFA considerations.

Contractor Staff Integration

Oversee Intelligence Management Specialists and Special Security Technicians supporting receipt, staging, and onward integration (RSOI) of contractor personnel.

Risk, Cost & Performance Awareness

Support risk identification and mitigation related to cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and SCIF/resource constraints.

Support to Program Manager Expert

Assist with resource alignment, reporting, and synchronized mission support across operational cells (Security, Strategic Communications, Intelligence Management). Contribute to management reviews, program reporting, and coordination with government contracting officers and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph

US Citizenship Required: Yes.

Desired Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience. At least a portion of your experience must be in the last 2 years.

Required Skills

• Intelligence background that allows for effective planning of intelligence support across the spectrum of intelligence activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high‑pressure mission surges and manage a 72‑hour response mandate.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience supporting U.S. military operations in the Indo‑Pacific region or China‑specific mission sets.
• Deep understanding of the mission set and organizational structure.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Location

• On Site (Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling (JBAB), Washington DC)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K: With company match.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Innovative Tech: Access to cutting‑edge technology to stay ahead of the mission.
• Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA DC Washington

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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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