Strategic Technical Advisor - NASA

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a senior program advisor to shape and execute NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDIT objectives. You will build relationships with NASA leadership across centers and program offices, and guide capture and BD teams on technical solutions and growth opportunities.

The role requires 15+ years supporting NASA or federal programs, strong executive communication, and deep knowledge of NASA missions and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience supporting NASA or major federal science/engineering agencies.
• Proven success managing or advising on large, complex federal programs.
• Established relationships within NASA leadership, program management, or technical communities.
• Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement processes, and enterprise service needs.
• Experience with federal proposal process, delivery and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to executive audiences.
• Ability to travel to NASA centers and GDIT locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and support execution of the NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDIT's strategic objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with NASA stakeholders, including leadership within mission directorates, centers, and program offices
• Support capture and business development teams by shaping technical solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and positioning GDIT for upcoming procurements
• Advise on NASA trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and strategic risks
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and NASA working groups
• Collaborate with operations, solution architects, engineering, and delivery teams to define innovative approaches
• Evaluate competitor strategies, market conditions, and customer feedback
• Provide mentorship and trusted insight to senior leaders

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and support execution of the NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDIT's strategic objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with NASA stakeholders, including leadership within mission directorates, centers, and program offices
• Support capture and business development teams by shaping technical solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and positioning GDIT for upcoming procurements
• Advise on NASA trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and strategic risks
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and NASA working groups
• Collaborate with operations, solution architects, engineering, and delivery teams to define innovative approaches
• Evaluate competitor strategies, market conditions, and customer feedback
• Provide mentorship and trusted insight to senior leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field
• 15+ years of experience supporting NASA or major federal science/engineering agencies
• Proven success managing or advising on large, complex federal programs
• Established relationships within NASA leadership, program management, or technical communities
• Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement processes, and enterprise service needs
• Experience with federal proposal process, delivery and execution
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to executive audiences
• Ability to travel to NASA centers and GDIT locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NASA enterprise IT, mission support, engineering services, or human spaceflight programs
• Prior leadership in government contracting or federal program strategy
• Technical depth in aerospace, cybersecurity, digital modernization, data systems, or enterprise transformation

About the Company

GDIT is 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.