Release​/Deployment Manager; Polygraph

Release/Deployment Manager (Active Polygraph Required)

USA MD Bethesda

Apr 28, 2026

$143K - $173K

Type of Requisition
:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess
:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required
:
None

Job Family
: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Agile Methodology, Design, Dev Ops

None

10 + years of related experience

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Release Manager supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Release Manager, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Release Manager joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers.

We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles.

• Planning the release of project deliverables and release life cycle.
• Communicating the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams.
• Coordinating the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.
• Identifying the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected.
• Tracking the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release.
• Making sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget.
• Scheduling the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release.
• Planning and giving weekly updates on the release activities
• Leading the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully.
• Teaming up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software.
• Maintaining documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies
• Support staffing activities for the team
• Create and brief executive level presentations
• Direct tasking and team direction in coordination with Program Manager

• Education :
  Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
• Required Experience : 10+ yrs
• Required Skills :
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience in working with Dev Ops and Agile Methodologies.
• Experienced with GIT along with various GIT workflows.
• Experience with Jenkins.
• Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle.
• Expertise in computer programming.
• Experience with AWS.
• Knowledge of traditional agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban.
• Experience using deployment tools to include, Jenkins, Maven, Github, AWS console
• Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Location :
  Bethesda, MD - On Customer Site

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. 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
:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options
:
Onsite

Work Location
: USA MD Bethesda

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans