Senior Program Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology Washington DC

Neier Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven culture supporting those who serve

AI-enabled career development tools

Competitive compensation and 401(k) match

Comprehensive wellness programs

Job summary

Neier Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager based in Washington, DC to lead modernization efforts for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves managing large-scale ICAM systems, overseeing program performance, and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of program management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle a P&L of $50M+. Benefits include a mission-driven culture and comprehensive wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 10+ years of relevant program or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L of at least $50M annually.
• Expertise in managing large-scale ICAM architecture and implementation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and strategic direction for the ICAM contract.
• Oversee full lifecycle management of ICAM systems.
• Lead implementation of Zero Trust capabilities and security assessments.
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and quality.

Skills

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Technical Leadership

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Tools

Saviynt

SailPoint

Microsoft IAM

Oracle

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Program Manager. GDIT is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to modernize, secure, and strengthen the enterprise network that supports millions of Veterans nationwide. As Program Manager, you will lead major modernization efforts focused on advancing VA’s Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) services.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management, technical leadership, and strategic direction for the ICAM contract.
• Build and sustain a positive, mission-focused program culture centered on delivery excellence and professional growth.
• Ensure all GDIT-specific internal requirements, deliverables, and reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with ICAM Site Leads, Government Directors, and stakeholders to synchronize operations and ensure requirements are met or exceeded.
• Engage daily with the COR and government leadership; represent GDIT at program forums and drive participation across all teams.
• Oversee full lifecycle management of ICAM systems, including identity governance, SSO, multi-factor authentication, and privileged access management.
• Direct engineering support activities related to system onboarding, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, adoption and change management, and training.
• Lead implementation of Zero Trust capabilities, security assessments, and integration initiatives across VA environments.
• Identify, track, communicate, and mitigate program risks; ensure issues are rapidly resolved.
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and quality in alignment with contract and GDIT priorities.
• Support growth objectives by developing new business opportunities and increasing program revenue and direct labor.
• Ensure compliance with federal policies, ICAM standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant program or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L of at least $50M annually.
• Experience in network, telecom operations, engineering, or enterprise program delivery.
• Expertise in managing large‑scale ICAM architecture, engineering, design, and implementation efforts.
• Knowledge of FICAM Enterprise Architecture and FICAM Roadmap and Implementation Guidance v2.0.
• Experience with ICAM technologies such as Saviynt, SailPoint, Microsoft IAM, Oracle, and credentialing/access services.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams across multi‑vendor environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to support major incident escalations in a 24‑hour/7‑day environment as needed.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Work Requirements

• Years of Experience: 10+ years of related experience (may vary based on technical training, certifications, or degree).
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Travel Required: 10–25%.

Benefits

• Mission‑driven culture supporting those who serve.
• AI‑enabled career development tools and robust internal mobility.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, 401(k) match, and comprehensive wellness programs.
• Highly collaborative, innovative, and military‑friendly environment.

Location & Other

Hybrid position based in Washington, DC or Austin, TX. No visa sponsorship available.