Senior Director of Operational Excellence

Senior Director of Operational Excellence (OPEX)

GDIT has an opportunity for an execution focused Senior Director of Operational Excellence (OPEX) in our Army and Defense Agencies (A&DA) Sector. This sector focuses on the delivery of a wide range of IT services, Logistics Support, Training and Cyber Support Services. You will have responsibility and accountability for reporting to and working with the VP / GM of the A&DA Sector supporting and improving Sector operational functions with a focus on Operational Risk Management and Program Management Excellence. Your primary focus will be to work with growth and execution Business Areas on the successful low-risk delivery of projects from bid to completion across the Sector as well as overall improvement of Program Management standards.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Senior Director of Operational Excellence (OPEX), the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Army and Defense Agencies. You will play a crucial role in program risk mitigation by solidifying the risk management framework for managing bids to proposals to closeouts. More specifically, you will :

• Manage, improve and monitor Sector-Level comprehensive program risk categories throughout the Sector
• Develop and execute Sector-level program "Risk Tiering" requirements driving management oversight and oversight governance requirements
• Development of program execution "Risk Triggers" to eliminate program performance surprise
• Support comprehensive risk analysis through program proposal, transition, execution and closing stages ensuring risk is consistently identified and mitigated throughout the sector
• Supporting Proposal activities :

Work collaboratively with the growth team ensuring bid estimates are complete, with adequate contingencies and management reserves accounting for identified risk included in our bid price.

Ensure that risks identified in proposal are properly addressed and mitigated

Support Sector-level governance and oversight requirements including managing Sector risk reviews and evaluations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your program management and operational expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Director of OPEX must have :

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 $212,500 - $287,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Travel Required : 25-50%

Telecommuting Options : Hybrid

Work Location : USA VA Falls Church

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