Vice President & General Manager, Navy and Marine Corp Business
GDIT (General Dynamics IT) · United States · 1d ago
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
ExecutivesJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Business Growth, P&L Leadership, Win StrategyCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
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.
As the senior leader of this business area, you will set strategy to align with division goals and meet or exceed customer, employees, 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
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business, or related discipline
Experience: Ten (10+) years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar size or complexity
Role Requirements:
- Active Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship required
- Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business, or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar size or complexity
- 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
- Location: Hybrid to Chesapeake, VA (PRIMARY), Charleston, SC, or the Northern Virginia/DC Metro area. If not in Chesapeake, significant travel of 50% - 75% will be required.
Preferred, not required Skills and Education:
- 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
Attributes of a Successful Candidate:
- Demonstrates proven experience with measurable outcomes and results, brings a proactive approach, and possesses the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
- Exhibits leadership and communication skills necessary to guide a diverse, distributed, and expanding organization
- Has an established record of creating, developing, and maintaining customer relationships
- Effectively motivates and energizes teams in fast-paced environments, excels under pressure, and consistently sustains team engagement and inspiration
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● 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
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
25-50%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA ChesapeakeAdditional Work Locations:
USA VA Falls ChurchTotal Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans