Strategic Initiatives Director

GDIT is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Director for the Defense Division, focused on the autonomy markets across the Military Services and Combatant Commands markets.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for supporting and/or leading our most strategic campaigns. This position will require a team player capable of successfully leading and mentoring cross-functional campaign teams to expand GDIT's presence in strategic markets aligned with critical DoW mission priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with Growth and P&L leadership to develop and execute campaign strategies that will expand GDIT presence in support of DoW Autonomous Warfare or other critical DoW priorities.
• Define compelling and differentiating campaign strategies to include customer engagement and understanding; market understanding to include existing or developing capabilities from OEMs or competitors; inform GDIT investment/IRAD decisions; lead or support solutions development, competitive assessments, or pricing approaches; opportunity shaping strategy; teaming strategy; and bid/no-bid recommendations to senior management.
• Support other campaign or capture leads in the effective execution of qualified capture pursuits using the GDIT enterprise business development process and gate controls, tracking capture performance against budgets and schedule, and communicating ongoing capture status to Division and Business Area leadership.
• Develop marketing strategies and providing input into market account plans with assigned account BD and P&L leaders that align with the company's strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain high quality relationships with internal and external customers and partners across all levels.

Requirements:

• Education: BS/BA Degree required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience leading large and complex DoW projects as former Military, Government, or as a Federal Systems Integrator.
• In-depth understanding of and access to Key DoW strategic initiatives (e.g., Autonomous Warfare) to include key stakeholders (decision makers, influencers, service or product providers), as well as the budget landscape surrounding those initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically; work collaboratively to solve problems through process, technology, or both; and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present to and communicate with senior executives both internally and externally.
• Experience working at senior levels of the Military Services, OSW, or Combatant Commands.
• Ability to obtain and maintain up to Top Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Hybrid work schedule in Tampa, FL office with the expectation the selected candidate will work a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.