{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5f0f6ef40729b9553d816dae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f0f6ef40729b9553d816dae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f0f6ef40729b9553d816dae","title":"Program Manager (Network)","description":"Clearance Level\nTop Secret\nCategory\nProgram Delivery and Execution\nLocation\nWashington, District of Columbia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nBusiness\n\nFinancial Management\n\nServices Management\n\nREQ#: RQ228193\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by delivering solutions that improve citizen services millions depends on.\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Program Manager, reporting to the Program Director, will lead a large‑scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT). This role oversees 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.\n\nThe Manager is responsible for contract performance, people leadership, innovation, quality, and mission delivery related to network operations and modernization. Success requires experiencing leading large, diverse teams across multiple time zones, data-driven and transparent reporting, and customer collaboration.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nStrategic Leadership & Program Management\n\nLead all aspects of the contract supporting Diplomatic Technologies’ global network mission, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with State Department and DT strategic priorities.\nManage a large multidisciplinary workforce, including NOC operators, field engineers, network architects, and cybersecurity professionals.\n\nOperations & Service Delivery\n\nDirect 24x7 network operations globally, ensuring high availability, reliability, and prompt incident response.\nEstablish and enforce SLAs, KPIs, SLOs, and MTTR targets consistent with diplomatic mission needs.\nEnsure consistent ITIL‑aligned service management across regions, integrating processes such as change, incident, and problem management.\nDrive automation and responsible AI-augmentation.\n\nSecurity, Compliance & Risk Management\n\nEnsure continuous compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and DT cybersecurity requirements.\nPartner closely with cybersecurity teams to support POA&Ms, audit response, continuous monitoring, and ATO processes.\nSupport risk management, resilience planning, and COOP/DR alignment for mission‑critical systems.\n\nFinancial & Resource Management\n\nManage resources and staffing strategies across global operations.\nSupport the Program Director in ensuring accurate forecasting, EVM compliance, and cost‑efficient delivery.\nDrive workforce development, retention, and succession planning\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n10+ years managing complex IT or network programs, including global environments.\n5+ years experience leading large, diverse teams\nDemonstrated experience delivering large‑scale network modernization, SD‑WAN deployment, and cloud connectivity initiatives.\nStrong ITIL‑based service management background.\nProven ability to interface effectively with senior federal executives, CO/CORs, GTMs, and global stakeholders.\nActive Top Secret clearance.\n\nRequired Certifications\n\nPMP\nITIL 4 Intermediate level certification or equivalent\nAgile/SAFe certification (SAFe SPC or ScrumMaster) or demonstrated lean agile experience.\n\nEducation Requirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, a related technical discipline or business required.\nMaster’s degree preferred in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration (MBA, MPA, MSIS, MSCS).\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nPrior experience supporting Department of State, especially Diplomatic Technologies or global operations.\nExperience with OCONUS deployments, austere environments, or high‑risk posts.\nIntegrated NOC/SOC program experience.\nFamiliarity with COOP/DR for global missions.\nExperience managing multi‑contractor ecosystems.\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\n Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n10 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nLess than 10%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.\n\nJoin our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans","company":"General Dynamics Information Technology","rawCompany":"generaldynamicsinformationtechnology","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-12T09:49:01.245Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928120","title":"International Affairs","slug":"international-affairs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager (Network)","description":"Clearance Level\nTop Secret\nCategory\nProgram Delivery and Execution\nLocation\nWashington, District of Columbia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nBusiness\n\nFinancial Management\n\nServices Management\n\nREQ#: RQ228193\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by delivering solutions that improve citizen services millions depends on.\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Program Manager, reporting to the Program Director, will lead a large‑scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT). This role oversees 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.\n\nThe Manager is responsible for contract performance, people leadership, innovation, quality, and mission delivery related to network operations and modernization. Success requires experiencing leading large, diverse teams across multiple time zones, data-driven and transparent reporting, and customer collaboration.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nStrategic Leadership & Program Management\n\nLead all aspects of the contract supporting Diplomatic Technologies’ global network mission, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with State Department and DT strategic priorities.\nManage a large multidisciplinary workforce, including NOC operators, field engineers, network architects, and cybersecurity professionals.\n\nOperations & Service Delivery\n\nDirect 24x7 network operations globally, ensuring high availability, reliability, and prompt incident response.\nEstablish and enforce SLAs, KPIs, SLOs, and MTTR targets consistent with diplomatic mission needs.\nEnsure consistent ITIL‑aligned service management across regions, integrating processes such as change, incident, and problem management.\nDrive automation and responsible AI-augmentation.\n\nSecurity, Compliance & Risk Management\n\nEnsure continuous compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and DT cybersecurity requirements.\nPartner closely with cybersecurity teams to support POA&Ms, audit response, continuous monitoring, and ATO processes.\nSupport risk management, resilience planning, and COOP/DR alignment for mission‑critical systems.\n\nFinancial & Resource Management\n\nManage resources and staffing strategies across global operations.\nSupport the Program Director in ensuring accurate forecasting, EVM compliance, and cost‑efficient delivery.\nDrive workforce development, retention, and succession planning\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n10+ years managing complex IT or network programs, including global environments.\n5+ years experience leading large, diverse teams\nDemonstrated experience delivering large‑scale network modernization, SD‑WAN deployment, and cloud connectivity initiatives.\nStrong ITIL‑based service management background.\nProven ability to interface effectively with senior federal executives, CO/CORs, GTMs, and global stakeholders.\nActive Top Secret clearance.\n\nRequired Certifications\n\nPMP\nITIL 4 Intermediate level certification or equivalent\nAgile/SAFe certification (SAFe SPC or ScrumMaster) or demonstrated lean agile experience.\n\nEducation Requirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, a related technical discipline or business required.\nMaster’s degree preferred in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration (MBA, MPA, MSIS, MSCS).\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nPrior experience supporting Department of State, especially Diplomatic Technologies or global operations.\nExperience with OCONUS deployments, austere environments, or high‑risk posts.\nIntegrated NOC/SOC program experience.\nFamiliarity with COOP/DR for global missions.\nExperience managing multi‑contractor ecosystems.\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\n Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n10 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nLess than 10%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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