Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job DescriptionSeize your opportunity to make a personal impact in our nation’s cyber and infrastructure security and resilience as an Account Director supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging programs and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work relies on deeply skilled and passionate leaders with an “intrapreneurial” mindset and the ability to collaborate inside GDIT and throughout our industry to articulate, capture, support, and grow our exceptional work with CISA as their most trusted mission partner. A successful account director will strengthen our existing ties with key customers and industry partners while building new lines of business to support the ever-evolving CISA mission across Cybersecurity, Emergency Communications, and Risk Management programs, and other operations designed to improve the resilience infrastructure our nation relies on every day.
HOW AN ACCOUNT DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Providing technical, administrative, and operational oversight to multiple programs and projects within GDIT’s CISA Portfolio.
Participating in and leading key elements of GDIT’s growth and strategic planning efforts relative to CISA and more broadly within DHS and the government cyber ecosystem.
Managing large cross-functional teams responsible for a wide range of technical and business operations disciplines
Driving exceptional program performance across their portfolio and integrating program management techniques from GDIT to best serve CISA.
Coordinating closely with GDIT Business Area, Sector, and Division growth leadership to achieve critical objectives and business outcomes.
Attending customer meetings and may serve as crucial link in client liaison-client engagement.
Managing Task Order(s) ensuring all tasks are complete meet schedule, and performance requirements
Developing and mentoring current and emerging leaders within our CISA portfolio and more broadly across the Homeland Security Sector.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field)
Required Experience:
12+ years of related experience, with at minimum the last 3 recent years of experience working directly with CISA on complex programs managing the design, development, test or acquisition of complex programs with an average value of $50M or greater
Cybersecurity and Risk Management program experience
Homeland Security program experience
Security Clearance Level:
Must be clearable to TS/SCI, ideally with an active clearance.
US Citizenship (no dual citizenship)
Required Skills and Abilities:
Strategic planning and long-term portfolio planning.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to advocate for themselves, their program teams, and customers.
Ability to thrive in situations of complexity and ambiguity while functioning at a high level of productivity in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to identify and win new business and recompetes.
Experience working in a startup or other fast-paced and highly dynamic workplace with multiple stakeholders.
Location:
Hybrid | Virginia & Washington DC Area
Office location is in Falls Church, VA and Herndon, VA
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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