USA DC Washington - 1120 Vermont Ave NW (DCC060)
Full time
RQ217510
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)

Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Federal Information Security Management Act, IT Program Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Veterans Affairs
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

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.

How You Will Make an Impact
• 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed
• 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.

Desired Certifications
• CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
• SD‑WAN certifications
• Network+

Security & Work Location
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
• Hybrid position based out of NW DC or Martinsburg, WV (requires weekly onsite attendance at one of these locations).
• No visa sponsorship available.

Why GDIT
• 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.

Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Must meet Tier 2 → Tier 4 background investigation requirements.
Visa Sponsorship: Will Not Be Provided For This Position
Location: Hybrid, based out of Martinsburg, WV or Austin, TX.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $155,250. 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:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:
USA WV Martinsburg

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 at
gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

About Us

Join our 30,000 everyday heroes. 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 30 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. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: