Network Modernization Deputy Program Manager

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
ship Required:
No

Job Description:

GDIT is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize and secure the enterprise network that supports millions of Veterans nationwide. As the Deputy Program Manager, you'll help guide major modernization efforts that strengthen the VA's IT and telecommunications capabilities. This is a leadership role focused on delivering reliable, secure, and innovative network services at enterprise scale.

What You'll Do

• Support planning and execution of VA network modernization initiatives.
• Oversee delivery of solutions such as SD-WAN, WAN/LAN upgrades, VoIP/SIP, and wireless enhancements.
• Coordinate design, architecture, implementation, and technical refresh activities.
• Help manage program performance, reporting, risks, and issue resolution.
• Support communication and alignment across VA stakeholders and technical teams.
• Contribute to innovation, technology evaluations, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and assist with workflow coordination.
• Help drive program execution, ensuring milestones, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in network/telecom operations, engineering, or program delivery.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work in multi-vendor environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with modern network technologies (SD-WAN, WAN, VoIP/SIP, wireless).
• Ability to support major incident escalations in a 247 environment (as needed).

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with federal agencies or large enterprise infrastructure programs.
• PMP (must be willing and able to obtain within 6 months of start date)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity/compliance frameworks (NIST, TIC, RMF).
• Exposure to gateway/network design and modernization projects.

Nice-to-Have Certifications

• CCNA / CCNP / 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 infrequent onsite attendance in Martinsburg, WV as needed).
• No visa sponsorship available.

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.

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