General Dynamics
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Strategic Initiatives
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Business Development, Information Technology (IT), Strategic Initiative Management
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Are you a seasoned leader in Navy and Marine Corps operations, technology, and strategy?
Are you ready to take on high-impact challenges that shape the future of innovative technology and drive mission success?
GDIT is looking for a Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives to play a pivotal role in the continued growth and execution of next-generation solutions for the Navy and Marine Corps (NMC) Sector.
In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and mission execution, leading major initiatives, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in Cloud, Zero Trust, AI, Digital Transformation, and modern software development. If you thrive in an environment where you can shape strategy, engage with top defense leaders, and make an immediate impact, this is your opportunity.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Shape the Future of Defense Tech – Lead strategic planning and growth for GDIT’s largest Navy/Marine Corps contracts, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for IT and to support warfighters and mission-critical operations.
- Solve Big Challenges – Tackle complex technical and operational problems, drive solutions through RFI/ RFP responses, proposals, orals, and technical reviews, and work closely with the CTO team to bring innovation to the forefront.
- Engage with Customers at the Highest Levels – Build relationships with Navy and USMC leadership to understand their challenges and position GDIT as the go-to partner for mission success.
- Drive Growth & Strategy – Collaborate with BD and Capture teams to ensure a high-quality pipeline, participate in capture reviews, and oversee key proposal processes to secure future business.
- Be the Conduit Between Operations & Innovation – Act as the bridge between Sector Operations and Corporate Growth, ensuring that the right solutions are proposed for strategic opportunities and the teams are aligned for success.
- Lead & Mentor – Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to technical and business teams, ensuring GDIT remains at the cutting edge of defense technology and operational excellence.
What You Bring to the Table
- A Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of experience in the Navy/Marine Corps environment, with deep knowledge of mission, customers, and challenges.
- Expertise in mission software, networks, IT, and digital transformation, with a strong knowledge of cloud, AI, zero trust, and modern software development.
- Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, business development, and operations in a complex defense environment.
- A Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- A collaborative, strategic mindset, with the ability to gain support, operate independently, and engage with leaders across the organization.
- Location: Falls Church, VA; willing to consider remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 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
#GDITPriority
The likely salary range for this position is $183,498 – $247,250. 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
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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