Program Senior Manager – State & Local Health

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a passionate, highly skilled, and self-motivated Program Senior Manager to support our State Health customers and help deliver comprehensive public health and technology solutions. Our GDIT State & Local LLC team provides innovative health technology, MMIS, data analytics, and business operations capabilities to state government clients.  

As a Program Senior Manager, you will support and manage programs designed to meet each state’s specific needs and objectives. This role oversees complex IT contracts and technology service offerings, ranging from multitower operations to specialized system solutions. We are looking for a customer focused, collaborative leader who is committed to delivering excellence and driving impact for our clients and the broader State and Local Health sector. 

You will support program operations, lead a large team, maintain strong customer relationships, and partner closely with internal resources and partners to ensure program execution aligns with mission, operational priorities, and business strategy. 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

Collaborate 
• Support change control activities across the program. 
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors to advance strategic, operational, and performance improvement objectives. 
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across DDI, Certification, and O&M/Configuration phases to ensure unified execution. 
• Foster collaboration with State partners and CMS to maintain alignment with regulatory expectations and certification requirements. 

Connect 
• Bridge business and technical needs, ensuring clear communication and customer focused execution. 
• Translate complex program, technical, and policy requirements into actionable guidance for teams and stakeholders. 
• Maintain alignment between stakeholder priorities and program delivery through active engagement and continuous feedback loops. 

Communicate 
• Manage communication regarding system design, development, and program activities for clients. 
• Maintain effective communication channels across the program. 
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of status, risks, decisions, and program impacts to leadership, the State, CMS, and partner organizations. 
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise documentation supporting regulatory, certification, and c