I had a single Teams call that lasted about 30 minutes with two hiring managers. The tone was very casual and conversational — we talked about our backgrounds, interests, and availability for the role rather than diving deep into technical details. They explained the contract transition from prime to sub-contractor status and made it clear upfront that they were really just trying to identify internal candidates who could step into the new assignment. When they asked about technologies on my resume, I confirmed I had experience with them, and that was essentially the extent of the technical screening. The whole thing felt more like a meet-and-greet to gauge fit and commitment than a rigorous technical evaluation. At the end of the call, they extended a verbal offer. It became pretty clear pretty fast that they were primarily focused on filling billable hours for government contracts rather than conducting a traditional technical interview process. I accepted and ended up working both my original role and this new position for a few months while onboarding ramped up, which actually worked out well financially.
Prep tip from this candidate
Go in with realistic expectations: GDIT's process emphasizes availability, clearance status, and contract fit over technical depth. Prepare to discuss your past project experience and relevant tools, but don't expect a coding challenge or deep technical dive — focus instead on demonstrating reliability and interest in the specific contract transition.
