Acquisition Strategy & Engagement Director

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Business Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Acquisition Strategies, Federal Government Contracts, Work Collaboratively

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Acquisition Strategy & Engagement Director who will be part of the Corporate Growth Team. In this role, the successful candidate will participate in strategy discussions and help create acquisition strategy for individual opportunities across the company. The successful candidate will also participate in strategic planning and other initiatives. 

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Serve as a senior advisor on strategic, complex and high-value government contracts, providing guidance on risk, compliance, and positioning.

• Proactively identify opportunities and shape strategies to strengthen the company’s competitive standing.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders and industry partners to inform and advance acquisition strategy.

• Partner with contracts, growth, legal, finance, and delivery teams to navigate challenging contract situations and deliver optimal outcomes.

• Anticipate changes in acquisition policy and regulation, ensuring the company is prepared and positioned accordingly.

• Represent the company in strategic engagements with government and industry forums.

• Mentor and guide internal teams to elevate acquisition strategy capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The Acquisition Strategy & Engagement Director must have:
● Education: Bachelor's degree required
● Experience: 5+ years of federal contracting experience (Government or Industry)
● This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the expectation the selected candidate will work out of the Falls Church, Virginia office a minimum of three (3) days per week

● Role requirements:

• Senior-level government or industry experience with deep knowledge of federal acquisition processes, regulations, and contracting vehicles

• Proven track record of shaping acquisition strategies and successfully navigating complex contract environments

• Strong relationships and credibility with senior government stakeholders. Exceptional judgment, negotiation, and communication skills.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

The likely salary range for this position is $173,400 - $234,600. 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:

Less than 10%

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 th