Vice President Program (VA Account)

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Maryland

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GDIT is looking to hire a Vice President, Program for our Veterans Affairs account. In this role you will direct all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas.

  • Directs through lower management levels. Has responsibility for managing a function that includes multiple related departments or disciplines. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
  • Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
  • Establishes policies appropriate for the function. Interprets and recommends modifications to company-wide policies and procedures. Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior management and results assessed from a relatively long-term perspective. Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability.
  • Erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations causing substantial expenditure of time, human resources and funds.
  • Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company. Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives.


Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience in Program / Account Management
  • Experience managing Veteran Affairs programs and a VA deep customer intimacy
  • Experience managing Federal Government contracts to include IT Projects
  • Strong leadership experience, directing large teams
  • Experience with proposals, capture and execution
  • Proven experience growing the business

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.