Senior Program Analyst - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary

Program Coordinator / Program Engineer

Location: USA VA Chantilly Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ227220 Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Why GDIT Are you ready to be a part of an elite team at GDIT, working on a large-scale, pioneering National Intelligence program? This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself into an environment that fuses innovation, speed, and security to safeguard our Nation. At GDIT, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative setting, where your technical skills will be both challenged and expanded. This program offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contemporary development practices in support of a vital mission. You'll play a critical role in addressing some of the most intricate security and operational challenges facing Intelligence and Homeland Security today. Come join us and contribute to a mission that truly matters, while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You'll Achieve The Project Coordinator / Program Engineer is a key member of the PMO, responsible for ensuring disciplined program execution and transparency across a multi-Task Order software-development IDIQ. This role owns management CDRLs, program data integrity, PMO portal dashboards, risk/issue/action tracking, IDIQ schedule visibility, and supports stakeholder communication and process/tool improvement to enable efficient, high-quality delivery. In this role, you will:

• Program Data, Analysis, and Reporting
  • Collect, validate, and analyze program data across all task orders (schedule, cost, risks, issues, staffing, quality metrics).
  • Produce regular internal reports and dashboards for the PMO and program leadership that:
    • Highlight status against key milestones and deliverables.
    • Surface trends, risks, and variances.
  • Support ad-hoc data calls (internal and customer) with accurate, timely information.
• CDRL Creation, Maintenance, and Compliance
  • Maintain the master inventory of all CDRLs for the IDIQ and each task order (formats, due dates, owners, approval workflows).
  • Draft or coordinate creation of CDRLs in accordance with contract requirements and customer templates/standards.
  • Track CDRL status end-to-end:
    • Assignment to owners.
    • Development, review, and approval.
    • On-time submission to the customer.
  • Monitor quality and completeness of CDRLs; ensure they align with contractual expectations and program messaging.
  • Maintain historical CDRL records and version control for auditability and reuse.
• PMO Portal Dashboard Ownership
  • Own the design, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of the PMO portal/dashboard (e.g., SharePoint, Power BI, or similar).
  • Consolidate data from multiple sources (schedules, finance, risks, quality, staffing) into a clear, consumable dashboard for:
    • PMO leadership.
    • Program managers and task order leads.
    • Technical and quality leads.
  • Ensure the dashboard provides:
    • Near-real-time visibility into program health.
    • Drill-downs by task order, release, or capability where feasible.
  • Partner with PMO stakeholders to refine dashboard content, visuals, and filters so they support decision-making and early risk detection.
  • Maintain access controls, data refresh processes, and documentation for the portal.
• Risk, Issue, and Action Item Coordination
  • Help maintain the program risk/issue/action register:
    • Log new risks/issues from meetings and reviews.
    • Track mitigation actions, owners, and due dates.
  • Provide regular status updates on items that may affect schedule, quality, or contractual deliverables.
  • Support preparation of risk and issue narratives for program reviews and customer meetings.
• Schedule and Deliverable Tracking Support
  • Support creation and maintenance of integrated program schedules and deliverable trackers.
  • Monitor key milestones and dependencies; flag slippage or risk to the Program Manager/Deputy PM.
  • Ensure deliverable and CDRL calendars are aligned with the master schedule and communicated to responsible owners.
• Meeting Support and Stakeholder Communication
  • Support PMO and program-level meetings by:
    • Preparing agendas, decks, dashboards, and data views.
    • Capturing minutes, decisions, and action items.
  • Ensure follow-through on actions by tracking owners and due dates and updating the PMO dashboard accordingly.
  • Help standardize reporting templates and communication formats used across task orders.
• Process and Tool Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline data collection, reporting, and CDRL workflows (e.g., automation, standard templates, improved processes).
  • Partner with technical, quality, and agile leads to align tooling (e.g., Jira/Confluence, SharePoint, BI tools) with reporting needs.
  • Document and maintain "how-to" guidance for PMO tools and dashboards to support consistency and onboarding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced Agile development environment
• 8+ years of experience in project coordination, program analysis, or engineering support within a PMO or multi project environment; government/IDIQ experience preferred.
• Familiarity with:
  • CDRL management and contract reporting.
  • Schedule and milestone tracking.
  • Risk/issue management practices.
• Proficiency with collaboration and reporting tools (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Power BI or similar dashboards; Jira/Azure DevOps or other Agile tools is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to handle multiple concurrent priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable supporting stakeholder-facing updates and briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across PMO, technical, and functional teams.

Job Description

Program Coordinator / Program Engineer

Location: USA VA Chantilly Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ227220 Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Why GDIT Are you ready to be a part of an elite team at GDIT, working on a large-scale, pioneering National Intelligence program? This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself into an environment that fuses innovation, speed, and security to safeguard our Nation. At GDIT, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative setting, where your technical skills will be both challenged and expanded. This program offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contemporary development practices in support of a vital mission. You'll play a critical role in addressing some of the most intricate security and operational challenges facing Intelligence and Homeland Security today. Come join us and contribute to a mission that truly matters, while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You'll Achieve The Project Coordinator / Program Engineer is a key member of the PMO, responsible for ensuring disciplined program execution and transparency across a multi-Task Order software-development IDIQ. This role owns management CDRLs, program data integrity, PMO portal dashboards, risk/issue/action tracking, IDIQ schedule visibility, and supports stakeholder communication and process/tool improvement to enable efficient, high-quality delivery. In this role, you will:

• Program Data, Analysis, and Reporting
  • Collect, validate, and analyze program data across all task orders (schedule, cost, risks, issues, staffing, quality metrics).
  • Produce regular internal reports and dashboards for the PMO and program leadership that:
    • Highlight status against key milestones and deliverables.
    • Surface trends, risks, and variances.
  • Support ad-hoc data calls (internal and customer) with accurate, timely information.
• CDRL Creation, Maintenance, and Compliance
  • Maintain the master inventory of all CDRLs for the IDIQ and each task order (formats, due dates, owners, approval workflows).
  • Draft or coordinate creation of CDRLs in accordance with contract requirements and customer templates/standards.
  • Track CDRL status end-to-end:
    • Assignment to owners.
    • Development, review, and approval.
    • On-time submission to the customer.
  • Monitor quality and completeness of CDRLs; ensure they align with contractual expectations and program messaging.
  • Maintain historical CDRL records and version control for auditability and reuse.
• PMO Portal Dashboard Ownership
  • Own the design, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of the PMO portal/dashboard (e.g., SharePoint, Power BI, or similar).
  • Consolidate data from multiple sources (schedules, finance, risks, quality, staffing) into a clear, consumable dashboard for:
    • PMO leadership.
    • Program managers and task order leads.
    • Technical and quality leads.
  • Ensure the dashboard provides:
    • Near-real-time visibility into program health.
    • Drill-downs by task order, release, or capability where feasible.
  • Partner with PMO stakeholders to refine dashboard content, visuals, and filters so they support decision-making and early risk detection.
  • Maintain access controls, data refresh processes, and documentation for the portal.
• Risk, Issue, and Action Item Coordination
  • Help maintain the program risk/issue/action register:
    • Log new risks/issues from meetings and reviews.
    • Track mitigation actions, owners, and due dates.
  • Provide regular status updates on items that may affect schedule, quality, or contractual deliverables.
  • Support preparation of risk and issue narratives for program reviews and customer meetings.
• Schedule and Deliverable Tracking Support
  • Support creation and maintenance of integrated program schedules and deliverable trackers.
  • Monitor key milestones and dependencies; flag slippage or risk to the Program Manager/Deputy PM.
  • Ensure deliverable and CDRL calendars are aligned with the master schedule and communicated to responsible owners.
• Meeting Support and Stakeholder Communication
  • Support PMO and program-level meetings by:
    • Preparing agendas, decks, dashboards, and data views.
    • Capturing minutes, decisions, and action items.
  • Ensure follow-through on actions by tracking owners and due dates and updating the PMO dashboard accordingly.
  • Help standardize reporting templates and communication formats used across task orders.
• Process and Tool Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline data collection, reporting, and CDRL workflows (e.g., automation, standard templates, improved processes).
  • Partner with technical, quality, and agile leads to align tooling (e.g., Jira/Confluence, SharePoint, BI tools) with reporting needs.
  • Document and maintain "how-to" guidance for PMO tools and dashboards to support consistency and onboarding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced Agile development environment
• 8+ years of experience in project coordination, program analysis, or engineering support within a PMO or multi project environment; government/IDIQ experience preferred.
• Familiarity with:
  • CDRL management and contract reporting.
  • Schedule and milestone tracking.
  • Risk/issue management practices.
• Proficiency with collaboration and reporting tools (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Power BI or similar dashboards; Jira/Azure DevOps or other Agile tools is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to handle multiple concurrent priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable supporting stakeholder-facing updates and briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across PMO, technical, and functional teams.