Vice President & General Manager, National ...
General Dynamics Information Technology - Herndon, VA
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Req ID: RQ215111 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Executives Skills: Financial Performance,Growth Strategies,People Leadership Experience: 15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: GDIT is seeking a Vice President & General Manager for the $1B National Intelligence Sector serving Intelligence and Defense agencies. The Vice President & General Manager (VP/GM) will focus on developing and implementing a targeted growth strategy for the division and have full P&L, operational, and people leadership responsibility. This executive will further strengthen a sense of pride in the organization by driving initiatives. The Vice President & General Manager must be an active listener and drive decisions across the organizationu2019s multiple sites. This executive will lead by example, and exhibit a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style. Humility, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are paramount to success in this role. The VP/GM will lead and ensure excellent performance of GDITu2019s diversified IT modernization and mission services portfolios while also contributing to the overall leadership and direction of the business. This executive will focus on defining the divisionu2019s growth initiatives and managing the Business Areau2019s BD, Capture and Delivery teams to grow the business and retain exceptional talent. In addition to the full $1B P&L accountability, this executive will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business and organization. The VP/GM is expected to work collaboratively and align with the broader Division strategies to ensure GDIT exceeds the needs and expectations of its customers, employees, and business. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT u25aa Develop and implement profitable growth strategy and operational plan for the business unit while also effectively leading the portfolio u25aa u201cOwnu201d the growth and delivery of his/her business area, working closely with the growth team u25aa Deliver the revenue and profit results to meet or exceed the overall business plan objectives and financial targets u25aa Provide financial forecasts to ELT and oversee the allocation of resources to ensure achievement overall profitability of the business unit u25aa Create and maintain strong relationships with new and current customers to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and employee engagement u25aa Engage the leveraged services arm of the company to bring capabilities in cloud, infrastructure, applications development, and related services to existing and potentially new clients u25aa Drive growth in collaboration within BU resources with emphasis on delivering strong book-to-bill, recompete contracts, and year-over-year new business growth; u25aa Coordinate with Sector, Division, and Company leaders to ensure cross functional cooperation and alignment with overall objectives u25aa Build and manage a high-performing team focused on high-quality delivery, financial performance, and client relationship development u25aa Build and foster a culture throughout the team consistent with GDIT values around commitment, impact, integrity, imagination, and agility WHAT YOUu2019LL NEED TO SUCCEED The Vice President and General Manager must have: u25cf Experience: Fifteen (15+) years of experience leading a P&L ($400M+), large complex programs, and be well-versed with significant capture and growth experience. As a leader, this executive will have a demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage, and supervise the activities related to the sector operations and strategy u25cf Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI with POLY u25cf US citizenship required u25cf Location: Herndon, VA office with the expectation of working on-site or visiting customer sites five (5) days per week Specifically, the ideal candidate will: u25aa From an industry perspective, bring proven experience in managing leaders in capabilities of AI/ML, Cyber and Cloud Solutions as well as experience with Agile Software Development/SAFe methodology. u25aa Have a demonstrated history of profitable organic and inorganic growth as well as extensive experience as the lead executive on large-scale business pursuits. Ideally, this candidate will bring proven skill in proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis u25aa Bring long-standing working relationships with current sector leaders and decision makers with experience in serving the broader markets, coupled with extensive knowledge of business area customers including national vetting and targeting efforts. This executive will also be highly knowledgeable of the relevant corporate and government regulations and standards u25aa Be a self-starter with the ability to influence internal and external customers as well as a leadership and communications style necessary to lead a growing business Additional Personal Attributes This executive will have/be: u25aa An agile, hands-on, growth-oriented Leadership style. u25aa Perform with a sense of urgency and thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced environment u25aa A team-builder who fosters a collaborative culture u25aa A builder of high performing teams, by attracting, developing and retaining talent u25aa Passionate about employee engagement u25aa A high degree of personal accountability, holding self and team accountable Competencies for Success In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following: Setting Growth Strategy & Financial Leadership u25aa Have strong business and financial acumen; a skilled financial and operational business leader u25aa Leverage past experiences and expertise to develop a strategic plan that results in driving revenue growth u25aa Demonstrate a growth mindset with the ability to identify emerging opportunities resulting in strategy recommendations to c-suite executives u25aa Effectively create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization u25aa Seek and analyze data from a variety of sources, including their first-hand knowledge of the competitive landscape, to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy. Executing for Results u25aa With accountability for results, and a high degree of results orientation, they must be willing to exert themselves over sustained periods of time to accomplish their professional and personal goals while maintaining a strong level of mutual respect for peers, colleagues, and direct reports. They must set the standard for collaboration, personal integrity, honesty, teamwork, and public accountability to motivate the entire team to the highest levels of commitment and personal effort. u25aa The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance, tenacious and accountable in driving results. u25aa Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations. u25aa A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for GDIT. Leading Teams u25aa Solid experience growing and leading high performing teams who are primarily located on customer site; must be willing to travel locally and spend significant time with customers and employees at their locations. u25aa The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate wins within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. u25aa As a leader in a matrixed organization, can effectively lead a team to meet competing priorities, leading with a strong mission orientation, building followership, and positioning the business to pursue and achieve optimum growth opportunities. u25aa Superior people management skills including direct experience with the processes and disciplines associated with leading federally-focused, information technology-oriented professionals. u25aa A demeanor and style that engenders trust and confidence; a person who is sought out for their judgment and wisdom; a good listener and keen judge of people. Relationships and Influence u25aa Strong customer focus and mindset. u25aa Has an instinct for collaboration. u25aa Has an executive presence and leads with influence and integrity. u25aa Must be comfortable with ambiguity in a complex and evolving matrix-managed environment. u25aa Possesses a positive, proactive, u201ccan dou201d attitude; self- confident without ego; establishes credibility by treating others with respect and demonstrating an understanding of business; makes good decisions in a timely manner based upon sound analysis; is sought out for advice. u25aa Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. u25aa Has an ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, passion in the mission, and active drive. The likely salary range for this position is $307,674 - $379,500. 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. 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 50 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Created: 2026-03-07