HHS Strategic Advisor, Sr Director

General Dynamics Information Technology • Gaithersburg, MD

6d • $204,000 - $276,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Director, HHS Strategic Advisor is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the data analytics and digital transformation strategy across the HHS sector, driving excellence in program execution, including oversight of large programs, and supporting new business growth initiatives. This role partners with executive leadership, program teams, and customer stakeholders to deliver mission-aligned solutions and accelerate modernization across HHS agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 15+ years program and technical leadership experience
• Depth of experience supporting HHS agencies, such as CMS, CDC, FDA, NIH, HRSA, SAMHSA with a focus on data analytics, program delivery, and IT modernization.
• Minimum 5 years leading teams with demonstrated success in performance management, leading program modernization and talent development.
• Experience managing large programs and motivating professionals across disciplines.
• Technical expertise in AI and data transformation, cloud modernization and enterprise architecture
• Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Analytics and Digital Transformation Strategy: Develop and implement analytics strategies to enhance program delivery, customer outcomes, and mission impact across HHS. Identify opportunities for data-driven decision-making, process automation, and predictive analytics across existing and new opportunities.
• Support Execution Excellence: Provide senior oversight and guidance for large strategic initiatives within HHS programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and operational excellence. Manage and mentor teams and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Drive New Business Growth: Collaborate with business development, capture, and solutioning teams to identify and pursue new opportunities across HHS and SSA. Shape winning strategies and value propositions grounded in analytics and operational expertise.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across program, technical, and customer teams to deliver integrated solutions. Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and executive audiences both internally and externally.
• Proposal Development: Contribute to proposal strategy and technical solutioning to support new business wins and expand customer mission impact.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
• Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree