Strategic Technical Advisor - NASA

General Dynamics Information Technology

22h•Remote

About The Position

We are GDIT - the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the United States. The breadth of our portfolio and scale of our company ensures your access to new challenges and expanded roles as our business and mission-impact grows. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important. We think. We act. We deliver. This team includes an exciting portfolio of programs comprised of building and supporting technical solutions to foster customer mission success - from service delivery to large-scale supply chains, mission support, cloud, AI/ML, cyber security, data analytics and more. GDIT’s Diplomacy, Enforcement & Space (DES) Business Area is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Technical Advisor to help shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and position GDIT as a trusted partner to NASA. As a Strategic Technical Advisor, you will strengthen delivery across our NASA portfolio, support business growth, and help expand GDIT’s presence across NASA centers and mission areas. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of NASA missions, established relationships with key NASA decision makers, and relevant experience managing major programs. You will help anticipate emerging NASA needs, guide technical direction and solution development, and promote GDIT’s capabilities to ensure we continue to grow and deliver mission success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
15+ years of experience supporting NASA or major federal science/engineering agencies.
Proven success managing or advising on large, complex federal programs.
Established relationships within NASA leadership, program management, or technical communities.
Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement processes, and enterprise service needs.
Experience with federal proposal process, delivery and execution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to executive audiences.
Ability to travel to NASA centers and GDIT locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA enterprise IT, mission support, engineering services, or human spaceflight programs.
Prior leadership in government contracting or federal program strategy.
Technical depth in aerospace, cybersecurity, digital modernization, data systems, or enterprise transformation.

Responsibilities

Develop, refine, and support execution of the NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDIT’s strategic objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with NASA stakeholders, including leadership within mission directorates, centers, and program offices.
Support capture and business development teams by shaping technical solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and positioning GDIT for upcoming procurements.
Advise on NASA trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and strategic risks related to human spaceflight, science missions, aeronautics, and enterprise services.
Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and NASA working groups to increase GDIT’s brand visibility and strategic influence.
Collaborate with operations, solution architects, engineering, and delivery teams to define innovative approaches that address NASA’s mission challenges.
Evaluate competitor strategies, market conditions, and customer feedback to recommend strategic adjustments or investments.
Provide mentorship and trusted insight to senior leaders within the DES Business Area.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial, flexible and dynamic environment with the ability to make a difference
401K with company match
Diverse, collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
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
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance