Project Coordinator / Program Engineer

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.

The Project Coordinator / Program Engineer is a key member of the PMO, responsible for ensuring disciplined program execution and transparency across a multiTask 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.

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