General Dynamics Information Technology

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Executives

Skills:

Job Qualifications:

Business Strategies, Investments, Strategic Initiatives

Certifications:

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT has a Vice President, Strategic Initiatives opportunity available for a growth-minded, high-impact strategist. You will report directly to our Chief Growth Officer where you will support the strategic initiatives and priorities of the CGO, CTO and President. In addition, this role will support the design, build and development of a corporate strategy.

HOW A STRATEGIC INITIATIVES VICE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Define the overall mandate, boundaries, services, and operating model for/of the corporate strategy function
  • Develop comprehensive strategic plans to advance GDIT's mission and objectives, and to drive revenue growth and profitability
  • Build and maintain consensus for that across the GDIT leadership team
  • Develop and lead GDIT through a long-range strategy development process that orients the company around a compelling “north star,” generates an actionable corporate strategy, and fosters alignment among GDIT’s leaders as to the future direc6on of the company
  • Lead or support the development of short- and mid-term strategies and business plans for key markets and functional areas
  • Support and as warranted, refine, GDIT’s established annual and/or multi-year business planning processes and outputs (e.g., revenue forecasting, people growth)
  • Model the expected financial contributions of various strategies and plans
  • Lead strategic business reviews and planning sessions
  • Support M&A and similar corporate requirements
  • Develop and implement an approach for identifying, qualifying, and engaging with partner organizations, and support business unit efforts to enter or scale strategic partnerships
  • Devise and implement processes and mechanisms for identifying, qualifying, and acting on venture investment opportunities, and for identifying, qualifying, executing, and integrating acquisitions
  • Serve as strategy and business planning resource and service provider to GDIT’s various businesses (e.g., help business leaders with all aspects of strategy and planning)
  • As appropriate, align GDIT’s strategy and plans with GD parent company strategies, requirements, and investment theses
  • Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives to the GDIT Leadership Team

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree
  • Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in a corporate strategy role, or as a strategy management consultant at a top tier consulting firm; prior experience in working with a senior executive team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies
  • Security Clearance Level: Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities for expansion and innovation, and recommend new projects and partnerships
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, business development, and operations
  • A portfolio of successful strategic initiatives and business growth achievements
  • Outstanding leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Preferred Skills: 15+ years of experience in a high-ranking strategic role, with a significant portion in government contracting/MBA or equivalent/ability to attract, hire and maintain a team of corporate strategy professionals
  • Location: Hybrid to Falls Church, VA
  • US Citizenship Required

Gdit Is Your Place:

  • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
  • 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 $203,112 - $258,750. 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 - 3150 Fairview Park Dr (VAS095)

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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
  • Seniority level

    Executive
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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