Vice President & General Manager, Navy and Marine Corp Business

GD Information Technology•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Defense Division of GDIT is seeking a growth-minded Vice President/General Manager to lead its Navy and Marine Corp Business Area. The selected VP/GM will implement strategic and tactical plans to grow the Business Area, which currently has annual revenues of more than $700 million. The portfolio delivers a wide variety of information technology services, including critical modernization, information assurance, automation, advanced analytics, AI/ML solutions to the Navy and Marine Corp. In addition, the business area provides operational support to Navy ships ashore and afloat, equipping Naval forces with the latest tools, technology, and training needed to prevail in combat. As the senior leader of US Navy and Marine Corp business area, you will set the business's strategy to align with division goals and meet or exceed customer, employee, and business expectations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills with a track record of success scaling a large business supporting the United States Navy and Marine Corp customer. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: Oversee the portfolio, setting the Sector's strategic direction and operational plans Manage finances with full profit and loss accountability, aiming to meet or exceed financial targets for the Sector Provide both customer and technical guidance for the portfolio, maintaining high levels of satisfaction among clients and employees Utilize the company's services—cloud, infrastructure, application development, and related offerings—to enhance value for current and prospective clients Drive growth by working with Sector and Division teams to secure a robust book-to-bill ratio, win re-competes, and achieve year-over-year new business expansion Ensure all activities are in line with the Division's and Company's strategic goals Build and lead a team dedicated to efficient, high-quality delivery, strong financial outcomes, and nurturing client relationships Foster a culture within the team that reflects GDIT values: commitment, impact, integrity, imagination, and agility

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business, or related discipline
Ten (10+) years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar size or complexity
Active Secret Clearance
US Citizenship required
Extensive experience with Defense clients, including national vetting and targeting
Skilled in managing Business Area operations and strategy
Experience leading large-scale ($300M+) new business growth initiatives
Track record of success growing portfolios in support of the Navy and Marine Corps
Engage effectively with C-suite leaders
Excels in fast-paced, team-oriented environments
Motivates teams to sustain high performance under pressure
Communicates clearly in both verbal and written formats for customer and board level briefings
Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Long-standing working relationships with current leaders and decision makers in the US Navy and Marine Corp
Experience managing leaders in emerging technical capabilities including, but not limited to AI/ML, Cyber and Cloud Solutions
Experience with Agile Software Development
Significant proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis skill
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards
Experience serving the broader Defense market

Responsibilities

Oversee the portfolio, setting the Sector's strategic direction and operational plans
Manage finances with full profit and loss accountability, aiming to meet or exceed financial targets for the Sector
Provide both customer and technical guidance for the portfolio, maintaining high levels of satisfaction among clients and employees
Utilize the company's services—cloud, infrastructure, application development, and related offerings—to enhance value for current and prospective clients
Drive growth by working with Sector and Division teams to secure a robust book-to-bill ratio, win re-competes, and achieve year-over-year new business expansion
Ensure all activities are in line with the Division's and Company's strategic goals
Build and lead a team dedicated to efficient, high-quality delivery, strong financial outcomes, and nurturing client relationships
Foster a culture within the team that reflects GDIT values: commitment, impact, integrity, imagination, and agility

Benefits

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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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, 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