DHS Sr. Director, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & National Security Programs

General Dynamics Information Technology•Herndon, VA

2d•$191,250 - $258,750•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a senior leader for a portfolio supporting DHS CISA, USSS, and the NLMS Portfolio within its Intelligence and Homeland Security Division and DHS Sector. The role leads a diversified IT and mission portfolio, ensures strong customer and employee outcomes, and partners with Business Development, Capture, and Solution teams to grow the business and attract and retain talent. As the senior leader of a profit-and-loss business, the position sets strategic direction in alignment with Sector and Division strategies. It oversees portfolio performance, financial targets, customer and technical delivery, business growth, and assigned staff. The position is based in Herndon, Virginia, with hybrid telecommuting options and 10–25% travel required. A Top Secret/SCI clearance must be obtainable and maintained; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related experience; experience leading programs or portfolios of similar or greater size is required.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, or a related discipline.
Profit-and-loss responsibility for program(s) exceeding $50 million.
In-depth knowledge of the DHS mission and market, especially DHS headquarters, CISA, and other national security customers.
Demonstrated ability to develop, grow, and maintain broad customer relationships.
Ability to manage and lead a geographically diverse team and oversee Business Area operations and strategy.
Experience driving organic and new-business growth, including leading pursuits exceeding $125 million.
Ability to engage effectively with C-suite leadership and communicate exceptionally, including in customer and board-level briefings.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment and motivate teams in challenging situations.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Willingness to travel.
Strong collaboration and team-player approach.
Significant proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis skills.
Knowledge of enterprise IT strategies and technologies.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards.
Experience serving the broader DHS market.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Strong working relationships with current DHS leaders and decision makers.
Prior experience as a DHS federal employee.
DHS EoD.

Responsibilities

Lead the portfolio and set its strategic and operating plans as one of three Sector business areas/portfolios.
Manage the portfolio’s profit and loss and meet or exceed financial targets.
Provide customer and technical oversight, ensuring customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
Drive business growth with Sector and Division resources, including book-to-bill performance, re-compete wins, and year-over-year new business growth.
Ensure alignment with Sector, Division, and company strategies and objectives.
Supervise technical and administrative staff, including subordinate supervisors, and take personnel actions such as hiring and performance evaluations.
Coordinate, manage, and supervise activities related to Business Area operations and strategy.
Lead a geographically diverse team and motivate it to perform over extended periods and in challenging situations.
Engage clients at senior levels to anticipate and influence policy and trends.
Communicate effectively, including through customer and board-level briefings.
Serve as lead on large-scale new-business pursuits and support proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plans.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Career growth tool and internal mobility support.