Senior Director, Strategic Business Development, NASA Account

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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Other Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: Business Development Job Qualifications: Skills: Account Strategies, Business Development/Capture Management, Strategic Growth Certifications: None Experience: 15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: GDIT is seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking Strategic Business Development Senior Director to shape and grow our NASA account. This is a high‑impact leadership role supporting one of the most exciting and fast‑evolving federal missions in the country. With NASA embarking on significant enterprise modernization and digital transformation, GDIT is expanding its position and advancing toward prime leadership across the agency. As a business development senior director, this person will define the NASA account strategy, deepen customer relationships, and lead growth initiatives spanning enterprise IT, digital modernization, and mission services. This leader will partner with technical experts, delivery teams, and corporate growth leaders to position GDIT for major upcoming competitions and long‑term expansion. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT • Lead the strategy, growth, and business development efforts for GDIT’s NASA account • Develop and execute a comprehensive account plan aligned to NASA’s enterprise modernization priorities • Build and strengthen customer relationships across NASA centers and directorates • Shape and pursue strategic opportunities, including major enterprise services and digital transformation programs • Lead BD and capture efforts to position GDIT as a prime on key upcoming NASA opportunities • Identify whitespace and emerging mission needs; develop strategies to expand GDIT’s NASA footprint • Partner with technical and delivery teams to align capabilities with customer priorities • Support a small portfolio of ongoing programs while maintaining a primary focus on strategic growth • Represent GDIT at key industry events, conferences, and NASA engagements • Collaborate across a matrixed organization, including transformation, capture, and CTO partners WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED • Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required; advanced degree preferredExperience: At least 5 years of recent engagement with NASA’s evolving mission, technology priorities, or enterprise initiatives and 15+ years of relevant experienceEstablished relationships within current NASA leadership, program management or technical communitiesStrong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement process, and enterprise service needsDemonstrated success leading federal account growth, shaping strategy, and winning complex IT or mission modernization programsProven ability to transform a developing account—ideally moving from sub to prime positionsStrong ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly accountable environmentSelf‑starter mindset with the willingness to roll up sleeves and operate with limited layers of supportExperience collaborating with technical leaders and integrating innovation into customer solutionsTechnical skills: Must have depth in emerging and advanced technologies in IT Services such as AI, Cyber, Quantum, digital modernization and other advanced technologiesAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust required: this role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.Location: Hybrid (minimum of 3 days a week in office) to GDIT Headquarters in Falls Church, VirginiaUS Citizenship requiredTravel: Up to 40% CONUS travelGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do. The likely salary range for this position is $215,467 - $279,450. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required: 25-50% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church Additional Work Locations: Total 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