Program Director

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$216,750–$293,250 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $255k
$130k most similar roles pay here $311k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $159,925–$229,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Director

As a Program Director, you will oversee complex programs to drive impactful mission outcomes while serving as the primary point of contact for contract officers, management, and security personnel. You will manage daily operations, including staffing, financial management, risk mitigation, and ensuring all contractual requirements are met within allocated budgets. Your day-to-day work involves coordinating with technical teams, monitoring Jira tickets, managing Confluence documentation, and supporting SCRUM-based development environments. The role requires expertise in resource management, cost control, and responding to customer requests for information. You will utilize skills in deliverables management and team leadership while navigating high-performance computing environments. The position focuses on the technical and operational challenges of supporting software development teams and maintaining hybrid systems that include both cloud-based and physical components within a secure government environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage daily operations to ensure all contractual requirements are met within allocated budgets.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contract officers, management, and security personnel.
  • Oversee resource management, cost control, and risk mitigation for complex programs.
  • Ensure the program is staffed with qualified personnel who meet training requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver timely reports, project metrics, and documentation in Confluence.
  • Manage performance issues and respond to customer requests for information.
  • Facilitate biweekly meetings with user groups and technical teams regarding progress and risks.
  • Support Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and Jira ticket monitoring.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship is required.
  • Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
  • A degree in an Information Technology or Engineering discipline is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing small to mid-size programs is required.
  • Experience in deliverables management, financial management, and team management is required.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud-based technologies (preferred).
  • Security clearance level: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph.

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