Req ID: RQ215407
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution
Skills:
DevOps,Project Delivery,Technical Knowledge,Technical Leadership,Technical Solutions
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Technical Cloud Modernization Development Task Order Manager
GDIT is seeking a dedicated Technical Cloud Modernization Development Task Order Manager to lead and manage critical IT and cloud modernization initiatives by establishing technical roadmaps and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical requirements. This includes driving initiatives that reduce technical debt, modernize legacy systems, and deliver high-quality technical solutions through workload migrations, containerization, and microservices adoption. The position leverages expertise in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and coding best practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and sustainable technical outcomes in cloud modernization. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and strong leadership skills to ensure successful project execution. In this position, you will lead cross-functional teams ensuring efforts align with strategic goals, meet technical requirements, and adhere to high-quality standards in cloud and IT modernization projects.
Responsibilities **:
Technical** Leadership
Act as the technical execution lead for task orders, ensuring technical solutions are in alignment with overall system solution and achieve technical quality delivery outcomes
Establish comprehensive technical roadmaps centered on cloud and application modernization goals, emphasizing workload migrations, containerization, and microservices adoption
Apply in-depth knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodologies to manage andoptimizemodernization efforts
Establish coding standards, best practices, and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality development
Research, recommend, and incorporate new and emerging technologies to enhance modernization projects
Oversee modernization of legacy IT environments using Microsoft Azure cloud services,DevSecOps, ServiceNow modules, and database technologies
Implement best practices for application modernization, including cloud migrations within Azure IL2, IL4, IL5, IL6 environments
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and cyber security requirements, including the Authority to Operate (ATO) process
Management
Guide teams in adhering to cloud compliance regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC) and ensuring alignment with enterprise IT governance
Oversee task orders or projects simultaneously, managing risks, budgets, and technical outcomes to meet broader organizationalobjectives
Lead projects from initiation to completion, managing project scope,objectives, risks, and financial budgets (e.g., Cloud CSP budgets using tools likeCloudabilityand Kion)
Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and evaluate modernization opportunities
Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables using tools like Microsoft Project and GitLab
Identifyprogram risks and deficiencies early, developing and communicating mitigation strategies
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned into future efforts
Successfully handle multiple complex projects concurrently whilemaintainingquality and adherence to deadlines
Mentor team members, conduct performance evaluations, andidentifytraining opportunities to nurture a high-performing team
Stakeholder and Team Collaboration
Facilitate collaboration between task order owners and cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent strategic vision and technical execution
Proactively align team outputs with customer priorities, providing solutions that address mission-critical challenges in cloud and IT transformation
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer interfacing, including conducting technical exchange meetings with government customers
Present technical updates and modernization strategies confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
Support technical Scrum teams byfacilitatingAgile ceremonies and providing Sprint Review updates
Manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, ensuring collaboration to achieve project goals
Coordinate across departments (e.g., QA, product management, and infrastructure teams) to ensure smooth workflows and project delivery
Change Management
Facilitate change processes to smoothly transition to advanced systems and technologies
Manage hiring processes, including creating requisitions, coordinating internal recruitment interviews, and conducting technical candidate assessments
Support workforce transformation by helping teams adopt new tools, processes, and methodologies during modernization
Modernization and Innovation
Drive adoption of cloud computing, microservices architecture, DevOps, and Agile methodologies
Utilize AI/ML technologies, automation tools, and frameworks in IT modernization initiatives
Conduct regular cybersecurity assessments to ensure systemsremainsecure and compliant
Promote strategic integration of cybersecurity and FinOps strategies into modernization efforts
Manage meeting all performance standards to ensure effectiveness and quality of the teams' outcomes. Such as improvement ofteamsvelocity and defect resolution
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
5+ years of related experience
Position Requires Active Secret clearance
Proventrack recordmanaging IT modernization projects, including cloud computing and legacy system re-engineering
Hands-on experience with Azure environment management and ServiceNow modules
Strong understanding of DevOps, Agile methodologies, and modernization best practices
Knowledge of cybersecurity assessments, cloud financial budgeting (Cloudability, Kion), and regulatory requirements
Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities for customer interfacing and stakeholder management
Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently
Experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing, collaborative teams
Preferred Experience:
Azure and technical certifications
Familiarity withDevSecOpspipelines, CI/CD processes, and tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, or Kubernetes
PMP certification and Agile certification
Experience in large-scale enterprise IT modernization or government/defense sectors
Familiarity with automation tools, AI/ML technologies, and Spectrum Management
Bonus: Prior technical development experience
Bonus:Any experience in Spectrum Management
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 software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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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