AI Data Analysis and Metrics Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology•Falls Church, VA

9d•$164,382 - $201,250•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an AI Data Analysis and Metrics Lead, described in the posting as a Solutions Architect Sr Principal, to join its Strategic Estimation team within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. The team supports solution architects by using AI tools, data from analogous programs, and industry benchmark tools such as SEER to develop estimates and Bases of Estimate (BOEs) for priority technical opportunities. The role leads GDIT metrics activities, including data requirements, gathering, analysis, and visualization, with extensive use of AI and automation. It also provides BOE and technology-estimation expertise, supports proposal teams, and collaborates with the AI Center of Excellence, Luna AI team, estimators, solution architects, growth teams, technology subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders. The position develops and improves data collection workflows and tools, analyzes and communicates insights, supports predictive-model development and integration, and helps maintain the metrics repository and related schedules and materials. The role is based in Falls Church, Virginia, with a hybrid telecommuting option. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and requires 10–25% travel. The stated likely salary range is $164,382–$201,250, with actual compensation depending on experience, location, and potentially contractual requirements. U.S. citizenship is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field, such as IT, data analytics, computer science, or engineering.
At least 10 years of related experience in IT technology, solutioning, and delivery of large, complex enterprise IT solutions to federal customers, across multiple customers and federal agencies.
At least 5 years of experience solutioning large, complex enterprise IT technology for federal customers on deals of $100 million or more.
At least 3 years of experience with technology estimation, BOE creation, and related staffing rationale for large enterprise opportunities and recompete programs.
Experience with data gathering, data analysis, data visualization, AI and data tools, and agentic AI workflows.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, including migrating or translating data into useful formats for analysis, use, and reporting.
Experience with SharePoint, visualization tools such as Tableau or Minerva, and AI or scripting tools such as Python, R, PowerShell, or ChatGPT.
Strong leadership, mentorship, collaboration, communication, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills; ability to work with people at all levels and contribute to a positive team and company culture.
Ability to write clearly and precisely with meticulous attention to detail and communicate at all levels within a company.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Technical certifications related to IT technologies are required.

Nice To Haves

ITIL or PMP certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead GDIT metrics gathering and hands-on data requirements, data gathering, data analysis, and data visualization efforts, including daily use of AI and automation.
Provide Basis of Estimate (BOE) and technology-estimation expertise, including supporting proposal teams with estimation, metrics, and AI models.
Conduct data analysis and provide data-backed recommendations to inform strategic decisions and optimize business processes; measure data-driven initiatives using key performance indicators and create visualizations and dashboards.
Drive the creation of automated scripting tools, independently and with technology subject-matter experts, and use automated tools and workflows to improve the speed of metrics collection and refine agentic AI tool use.
Partner with estimators, solution architects, growth teams, and business stakeholders to understand metrics needs and translate them into data-driven solutions centered on AI and machine learning.
Collaborate with program, capture, and solution teams to identify, benchmark, and collect estimating metrics in standardized formats, including through automation; analyze the collected metrics and prepare recommendations, reports, and visualizations.
Work with estimators and data-analysis experts to cleanse, prepare, and analyze large datasets; identify patterns, trends, and anomalies; apply statistical techniques and data-mining algorithms; and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Oversee the development and deployment of predictive and AI models, evaluate model performance, improve models, ensure reliability, and collaborate on integrating models into production systems.
Support GDIT’s estimating team and practice with data and parametric models and analogous program metrics, combining technology-estimation expertise with data analysis, automation, and AI tools; train and use SEER-IT or similar benchmark models.
Create and execute a communications plan and schedule for engaging stakeholders across divisions through pilots, training, demonstrations, and other activities.
Partner with the learning and development team to develop and deliver training on data metrics and automated estimation tools, including live and prerecorded sessions.
Research industry trends in data metrics analysis and tools and collaborate with others to implement approved recommendations.
Schedule, facilitate, and lead meetings that advance data-metrics collection and AI-estimation tools.
Maintain and upgrade the metrics repository; create and maintain metrics-collection and metrics-AI-tool schedules, artifacts, and SharePoint pages and information.
Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental insurance options.
Vision plan.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
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.
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
Internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.