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**Req ID:** RQ208447

**Type of Requisition:** Regular

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Agile Methodology,DevSecOps,Network Security,Systems Design,Systems Development

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) | Microsoft - Microsoft, CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale Army software sustainment and modernization program, focused on sustaining a number of key programs and transitioning legacy systems into secure, cloud-based enterprise solutions. This position is critical to establishing and executing a comprehensive software engineering program task area that delivers secure, resilient, and mission-ready software solutions. The SME will serve as a trusted advisor and technical lead to government stakeholders, shaping the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), advancing Agile and DevSecOps practices, and enabling the successful migration of systems to a cloud solution in accordance with DoD guidance. You will play a crucial role in:

S** **oftware** **Engineering Leadership

+ Lead a comprehensive software engineering program applying all relevant disciplines (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, sustainment).

+ Define and implement enterprise software engineering practices, standards, and methodologies aligned to Agile and DevSecOps principles.

+ Develop, maintain, and deliver SDLC plans, ensuring traceability, auditability, and compliance with DoD and Army standards.

Agile &** **DevSecOps** **Implementation

+ Stand up and mature a DevSecOps pipeline to automate build, integration, test, and deployment processes.

+ Enable continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices that accelerate secure delivery of capabilities.

+ Organize and mentor cross-functional teams to align to Agile delivery rhythms and mission needs.

Domain Expertise in Army Force Management

+ Provide deep expertise across the Army Force Management Model.

+ Support the mission by managing Army and Joint requirements into software engineering priorities.

+ Collaborate with HQDA and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of force management capabilities.

System Sustainment & Modernization

+ Manage sustainment of legacy Defense Readiness Reporting System – Army (DRRS-A); Force Management System (FMS); Army National Guard Information Management Architecture (IMA); ARNG DLP, MyUnitPay (MUP) systems until fully modernized, decommissioned, or transitioned.

+ Guide migration of these products to their enterprise “to-be” state.

+ Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments.

Data & Compliance Management

+ Establish data quality and measurement methods to drive decisions on cost, schedule, performance, and quality.

+ Deliver required documentation and artifacts (CSDs, TIPs, Release Plans, FRDs, RTMs, etc.) to enable auditability and system certification.

Strategic Collaboration & Enterprise Design

+ Establish an enterprise design framework describing “as-is,” “transitory,” and “to-be” states for all applications within scope.

+ Facilitate collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry to define end states for products without defined transition paths.

+ Leverage commercial tools, items, and best practices to accelerate delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The SE SME must have:

Education:

+ Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

+ 8+ years of software engineering and sustainment leadership in large-scale DoD or federal programs.

Technical skills:

+ Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration.

+ Familiarity with modern tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, and automated test frameworks.

Desired** **/** **Preferred** **Experience** **:

+ Army/Dod software engineering/development program experience.

+ Demonstrated success in developing enterprise transition strategies for large portfolios.

Security clearance level:

+ Active DoD Secret (Top Secret desired).

+ US citizenship required.

Certification** **(s)** **:

+ DoD 8570 IAT Level II, AWS/Azure Architect, SAFeAgile, or DevOps-related certifications.

Work Location:

+ Full time onsite support at the program facility (Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA).

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, and competitive pay and paid time off

+ Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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