Strategic Initiatives Director

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Strategic Initiatives

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business, Communication, Leadership, People Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Global Force (GDGF) is looking to solve United States Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) most complex challenges through the pursuit of the future Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) contract. SOF GLSS is the primary means of acquiring, designing, manufacturing and distributing SOF-peculiar equipment, globally. SOF GLSS is currently a large, enterprise contract primarily based out of Bluegrass Station in Lexington, Kentucky.

The SOF Rotary Wing (RW) Lead manages and directs all aspects of the program’s SOF rotary wing programs.

HOW A SOF ROTARY WING LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide critical leadership for new business capture lifecycle – from opportunity identification, qualification, and win strategy development through the post submission phases of the Business Capture Process across all aspects of SOF RW fleet ranging opportunities from technical integration, modifications and maintenance on AH-6; MH-47; MH-60 and unmanned aviation systems.
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, formulate, communicate and implement an integrated business development and capture strategy that provides customers a clear and defensible justification for selecting GDGF for the award
• Develop and implement campaign plans and strategies for SOF RW areas, maintain a firm comprehension of the customer's requirements, understand the strengths/weaknesses of our competitors and develops/implements winning strategies that highlight strengths and mitigate weaknesses
• Establish value-added teaming strategies; analyze markets for company products and services
• Perform business development functions including networking, research, tracking opportunities, and communicating updates with stakeholders to increase business branding, opportunities, and growth
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Proactively manage program and synchronize the efforts of multiple support functions to maintain and improve enterprise level efficiency and effectiveness
• Communicate program status, progress, and issues to both GDGF and customer stakeholders; negotiate program changes and adjustments as needed
• Interface regularly with PEO SOFSA Senior Leadership located at Lexington Kentucky and other senior leaders at Fort Bragg; program managers, technical leads, and acquisition officials
• Engage in cross-business area collaboration to deliver solutions to the SOF Operator

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Masters degree in Business Administration
• Required Experience: 10+ years of experience leading and serving in SOF aviation organizations (theater and national SOF mission forces), including elements of logistics, supply chain, complex design and manufacturing of DoD materiel and services. 15+ years of SOF operational and program management experience in the Joint and Army Special Operations organizations. Experience managing an organization of 1000+ direct reporting personnel. Experience leading within a global staff of 500+ full-time employees including subcontractors and vendors.
• Security Clearance Level: An active Top Secret. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. Experience managing and motivating multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams. Experience coordinating limited resources across multiple projects. Excellent communication skills, including with technical AND non-technical individuals. Excellent critical thinking judgement and decision-making skills. Excellent client-facing communication skills. Experience managing government contracts.
• Certifications: Attend Shipley training for business development within the first 12 months
• Preferred Skills: 15+ years of experience managing programs or projects in a DoD environment. Familiar with the Federal procurement process. Experience with the administration of various contract types, including cost-type and firm-fixed-price.
• Location: This position will be remote
• US Citizenship Required

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

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 – $230,000. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

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