Network Modernization Deputy Program Manager

Req ID: RQ216874 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2) Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Skills: Federal Information Security Management Act,IT Program Management,IT Service Management (ITSM),Veterans Affairs Experience: 10 + years of related experience Job Description: Join GDIT to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through our Network, Engineering, Design, Implementation, and Infrastructure Support (NEDIIS) program. As the Network Modernization Deputy Program Manager, you will help deliver secure, adaptable, and missionu2011critical IT and telecommunications capabilities across the VA enterprise. This role supports the VA Office of Information Technology (OIT), ensuring consistent delivery of highu2011quality network services that advance the VA mission serving millions of veterans nationwide. HOW THE NETWORK MODERNIZATION DEPUTY PM WILL MAKE AN IMPACT u2022 Support the Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing multiu2011task, multiu2011year network and telecommunications modernization programs. u2022 Coordinate delivery of network infrastructure solutions including WAN/LAN modernization, SDu2011WAN, VoIP/SIP, wireless/5G, and network optimization initiatives. u2022 Ensure program performance aligns with contract requirements, SLAs, KPIs, and acquisition guidelines. u2022 Assist in developing and maintaining program documentation including work plans, IPT briefs, contract deliverables, and transition plans. u2022 Oversee network architecture activities to ensure timely, efficient, and highu2011quality technical designs. u2022 Support Gateway/TIC design, configuration, implementation, and technical refresh efforts. u2022 Provide Tier IV escalation support for complex telecom and IT operational issues. u2022 Engage stakeholders across VA to ensure clear communication, alignment, and missionu2011focused outcomes. u2022 Work across teams and customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and guide implementation activities. u2022 Build and maintain strong technical relationships with managers and technology partners. u2022 Communicate project trends, updates, and risks clearly to internal and external stakeholders. u2022 Research emerging technologies, conduct pilots, evaluate vendor options, and develop business cases. u2022 Support escalations and provide recommendations or solutions to resolve issues. u2022 Mentor and train staff on processes, technologies, and professional skills. u2022 Develop and implement test plans and project timelines. u2022 Contribute to budgeting efforts and assess financial implications of technology decisions. u2022 Write functional requirements and technical specifications. u2022 Stay current on infrastructure technologies and industry best practices. u2022 Guide evaluation, selection, implementation, and deployment of new technologies. WHAT YOUu2019LL NEED TO SUCCEED u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or IT; four additional years of related experience may be substituted for a degree. Required Experience: u2022 5+ years of experience (10+ highly desired) in telecom or IT operations management delivering secure enterprise voice, video, data, and messaging services. u2022 Previous management experience supporting large U.S. federal agencies or customers. u2022 Must be willing and able to support 24u00d77u00d7365 operations and major incident escalation support. u2022 Manage all required PWS deliverables (weekly, monthly, annual reports). u2022 Strong knowledge of FISMA, RMF, NIST 800u201153, TIC 3.0, STIG, and ATO processes. u2022 Oversee SDu2011WAN, TIC gateway, WAN/MPLS, and telecom provisioning activities. u2022 Lead transition, phaseu2011in/phaseu2011out, and technical refresh activities. u2022 Experience supporting federal telecommunications, network infrastructure, or IT modernization programs. u2022 Strong understanding of telecom technologies including routing/switching, VoIP/SIP, wireless/5G, fiber/OSP (conceptual), and network security. u2022 Familiarity with federal contracting environments, acquisition processes, and contract oversight. u2022 Ability to manage crossu2011functional technical teams in fastu2011moving, complianceu2011driven environments. u2022 Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. u2022 Experience in multiu2011vendor/SIAM environments with shared KPIs and crossu2011domain change coordination. u2022 Experience communicating with PMO staff, CORs, COs, technical leads, and agency SMEs. u2022 Experience producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports in accordance with contract requirements. u2022 Experience supporting IPTs, working groups, and technical coordination meetings. Desired Certifications: u2022 Project Management Professional (PMP) u2022 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) u2022 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) u2022 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) u2022 Enterprise SDu2011WAN Implementation Certification u2022 Network Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Must meet Tier 2 u2192 Tier 4 background investigation requirements. Visa Sponsorship: Will Not Be Provided For This Position Location: Hybrid, based out of Martinsburg, WV or Austin, TX. 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 u200b OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youu2019ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $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. 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. 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Created: 2026-03-26