Program Director

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$216,750–$293,250 / yr
Posted
111 days ago
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Above market

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This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$217,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 1363 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1172 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Director

The Program Director oversees complex programs to drive impactful mission outcomes within the GDIT business unit. Serving as the primary point of contact for the Sponsor's Contract Officer Technical Representative, this role manages daily operations, including team personnel, risk management, and staying within allocated budgets. Key responsibilities include ensuring appropriate staffing, delivering timely reports, and managing resources in a resource-constrained environment. The successful candidate will utilize skills in deliverables management, financial management, and team management while supporting software development and operations for hybrid systems. Technical requirements include working knowledge of IT requirements, Confluence, Jira, and SCRUM-based development environments. The role specifically addresses the technical needs of High-Performance Computing teams, requiring an Information Technology or Engineering degree and an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.

What you'll do

  • Manage daily program operations to satisfy all contractual requirements and stay within allocated budgets.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Sponsor's Contract Officer Technical Representative and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee resource management, cost control, and the staffing of the program with qualified personnel.
  • Prepare and deliver all required reports, agendas, and metrics for biweekly meetings with user groups and technical teams.
  • Monitor and update the Risk Register, Program Management Plan, and other critical project documentation.
  • Support biweekly Sprint planning and retrospective meetings while monitoring Jira tickets and schedules.
  • Conduct weekly audit reviews of logs and dashboards to support A&A activities and quality assurance.
  • Respond to customer requirements, Requests for Information, and manage performance issues quickly.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship is required.
  • Must currently possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing small to mid-size programs.
  • Degree in an Information Technology or Engineering discipline.
  • Skills in deliverables management, financial management, and team management.
  • Working knowledge of Sponsor IT requirements, processes, and user environments.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
  • Security clearance level: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph.

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