Strategic Initiatives Director

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Business Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Relationship Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DIRECTOR

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Strategic Initiatives Director at GDIT. GDIT is seeking an Strategic Initiatives Director to lead and contribute to growth strategies on GDIT Programs. In this role you will serve as a key contributor to GDIT’s efforts in this domain. Manages or supervises multiple departments or disciplines.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Strategic Initiatives Director, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission.

• Analyze budgeting process and funding priorities to forecast future capability requirements and align business development efforts accordingly
• Lead account growth, business development, and customer relationship management across all levels within assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with sector goals and account plans
• Identify, qualify, and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities across assigned sectors or market segments
• Meet with customers to gather territory insights, understand mission priorities, and position solutions that support customer objectives
• Collaborate with capture teams and solution developers to align offerings with operational requirements and ensure feasibility, resource planning, and mission relevance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and management strategies to recommend innovative, compliant solutions that enhance mission performance and meet regulatory standards
• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and strategic partners to deliver integrated solutions through existing relationships and industry alliances
• Plan and manage technical and management strategies from concept to implementation, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term sustainability
• Ensure all solutions meet applicable security, compliance, and regulatory standards while addressing both current and emerging customer needs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Strategic Initiatives Director must have:

• Education: Bachelors degree. In lieu of degree, 19+ years’ experience serving in key leadership roles as a Senior Officer, Senior Enlisted Leader, or Senior NCO with 10+ years’ experience.
• Experience: 15+ years’ experience serving in key leadership roles as a Senior Officer, Senior Enlisted Leader, or Senior NCO with 10+ years’ experience. 5 years of experience in business and/or strategy development in support of DOD contracts or commands.
• Role requirements: Proven experience designing and leading strategy discussions centered on Technical and Management Execution. Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition policy. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Security clearance level: active secret clearance
• Location: remote
• US citizenship required

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 $187,000 - $253,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requi