Vice President, Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Contracts

General Dynamics Information Technology • Herndon, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT's Contracts and Acquisition Management Office (CAMO) is seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Contracts to lead the Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Division. This strategic leader will bring advanced expertise in Federal Government contracting and a demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value portfolios. As the leader of a high-performing organization of more than 30 professionals, the successful candidate will exhibit collaborative and strategic leadership skills, driving operational excellence across a diverse team. In addition to federal contracting knowledge, extensive experience in Intelligence and Homeland Security contracts management is required. This role is a key member of the IHS leadership team and reports directly to GDIT’s Vice President of Contracts. The position is based at GDIT's McLearen office, located in Herndon, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in business, law or similar discipline preferred
• 20+ years of experience years of government contracts experience
• 15+ years of strategic involvement in industry; demonstrable knowledge of Intelligence and Homeland Security Community agency needs; deep understanding and experience in contracting terms & conditions specific to Intelligence and Homeland Securities agencies
• FAR and DFAR regulations; SOX Compliance, Oracle and Salesforce
• Must currently have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to start and POLY eligible
• US citizenship required
• Cradle to grave contracts experience in an IT Services organization serving Federal Customers, especially, those in the Intelligence and Homeland Security communities

Nice To Haves

• POLYgraph eligibility

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage through program close-out, ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies
• Champion and seek out strategic opportunities to grow existing contracts and shape future opportunities in line with the rapid pace of technological advancements and tailor them to specific agency needs
• Coordinate risk mitigation strategies and approvals with senior management and executive leadership to achieve timely and effective outcomes
• Provide daily counsel, interpretation, and strategic advice on contracts and acquisition requirements to business leaders and stakeholders
• Serve as a key member of proposal teams, shaping pricing and scheduling strategies, aligning requirements, and conducting thorough risk assessments
• Leverage a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to navigating federal markets and assessing their impact on business operations
• Participate in program reviews, executive briefings, and customer engagements to ensure contractual integrity and strategic alignment
• Engage with agency contracting executives to build and strengthen relationships that drive collaboration and business growth
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of 30+ contracting professionals, with 3 direct reports
• Strategically advance the contracts support to the business through the incorporation of AI and process/policy enhancements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive