AI Data Analysis and Metrics Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Solutions Architect Sr Principal, an AI Data Analysis and Metrics Lead, to join our Strategic Estimation team. You will lead data gathering, analysis, and visualization efforts, applying AI tools to drive metrics, BOE development, and cost estimation across complex federal opportunities.

Collaborating with the AI COE and Luna AI teams, you will create automated data workflows, benchmarks, and dashboards that inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM-related field required.
• 10+ Years of related IT experience in enterprise IT solutions for federal customers (AI, data, cloud, etc.).
• 5+ Years Experience solutioning enterprise IT technology for federal deals $100M+.
• 3+ Years Experience with BOEs and staffing rationale for large opportunities.
• Experience with Data Gathering, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and AI tools.
• Passion for a data-driven culture and using data to drive strategy.
• MS Excel and MS 365 proficiency; migrating data for analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SharePoint, Tableau/Minerva and AI/scripting tools (Python, R, PowerShell, ChatGPT).
• IT certifications related to IT technologies; ITIL or PMP beneficial.
• U.S. Citizen required; ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead data metrics gathering, analysis, and visualization efforts, including extensive AI usage.
• Provide BOE and technology estimation expertise for proposals and programs.
• Develop automated scripting tools to accelerate data metrics collection.
• Collaborate with AI COE, Luna AI teams, and other SMEs on estimation.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Maintain and upgrade the Metrics Repository and related workflows.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

AI tools

Data gathering

Communication

Python/R scripting

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SharePoint

Tableau

Minerva

PowerShell

Python

R

ChatGPT

MS 365

Job description

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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

GDIT is seeking a Solutions Architect Sr Principal, an AI Data Analysis and Metrics Lead, to join our Strategic Estimation team. The Strategic Estimation Team includes our expert Estimators and our Estimation Practice, where we support Solution Architects and use AI tools and data from analogous programs and industry benchmark tools (like SEER) to support creation of Estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOE) for our highest priority and cutting-edge technical opportunities.

You will be responsible for GDIT Metrics: data gathering, data analysis, data visualization, with a focus on the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and automation to support these efforts. You will also be responsible for BOE (Basis of Estimates) and technology estimation. You will work closely with our AI COE (Center of Excellence), our Luna AI team, and other technology SME’s, in execution of your data, metrics, and technology estimation mission and as a part of OCTO, Office of the Chief Technology Officer of GDIT. With a career in AI Data Analysis, Visualization, Metrics, and technology cost modeling / estimation, you’ll make GDIT data metrics and technology estimation your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

Lead GDIT Metrics gathering and hands‑on Data Requirements, Data Gathering, Data Analysis and Data Visualization efforts, including extensive, daily use of AI and automation. Provide Basis of Estimate (BOE) and technology estimation expertise including supporting proposal teams with estimation, metrics and AI models. Execute Data Analysis and provide data-backed recommendations to inform strategic decision‑making and optimize business processes. Measure and track the impact of data‑driven initiatives with key performance indicators, building data visualizations and dashboards. Drive Creation of automated scripting tools (directly and in collaboration with our technology SMEs) and use these automated scripting tools and workflows to increase speed of data metrics collection; lead our efforts to refine data metrics collection and agentic AI tool use. Partner with our estimators, solution architects and growth teams from across GDIT divisions, and other business stakeholders to understand their data metric needs and work to translate them into data‑driven solutions, centered in AI and Machine Learning. Provide technology estimation expertise. Collaborate with Program, Capture and Solution teams to identify, benchmark and collect relevant estimating metrics in standardized formats, to include automation. Review and analyze collected data metrics, prepare recommendations, reports and visualizations. Work with our Estimators and data analysis experts to cleanse, prepare and analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends and anomalies. Utilize statistical techniques and data mining algorithms to extract actionable insights. Develop compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Models: Oversee build and deploy predictive models using machine learning techniques (e.g. regression, classification, clustering) and AI modeling. Evaluate model performance, iterate improvements, and ensure model reliability. Collaborate with other engineers and experts to integrate models into production systems.

Support the entire estimating team and estimating practice at GDIT by providing data models, parametric models and analogous metric program data using technology estimation expertise combined with data analysis, automation and AI tools. Train and use SEER‑IT or similar industry benchmark models to provide metric data. Create and execute a communications plan and schedule for involving key stakeholders across divisions at critical points with pilots, trainings, demos and more. Partner with our L&D team to develop and deliver training on use of data metrics and automated estimation tools, including live sessions and prerecorded trainings. Research industry trends in data metrics analysis and tools and collaborate with others to implement approved recommendations. Schedule, facilitate and lead meetings that drive Data Metrics Collection and AI Estimation Tool progress. Maintain and upgrade the Metrics Repository. Create and maintain a Metrics Collection schedule, Metrics AI tool schedule, artifacts and SharePoint pages on our Metrics Repository and information. Special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM-related field (IT, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required
• 10+ Years of related experience in IT Technology, Solutioning and Delivering Enterprise IT Technology to federal customers – large complex Enterprise IT Solutions (AI, data, data centers, cloud, networks, etc.). This support includes multiple customers and federal agencies, breadth of background and experience.
• 5+ Years Experience Solutioning Enterprise IT Technology to federal customers – large complex Enterprise IT Solutions (AI, data, data centers, cloud, networks, etc.) on deals $100M+.
• 3+ Years Experience with technology estimation and creation of BOEs (Basis of Estimates) and related Staffing Rationale for large Enterprise opportunities and recompete programs.
• Experience with Data Gathering, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and AI and Data tools, including agentic AI workflows.
• Passion for a data-driven culture, including Data Analysis and using data to drive business value and strategy.
• Depth of experience with MS Excel and M365 and with migrating/translating data into useful formats for analysis, use and reporting
• Experience with SharePoint, Visualization tools (like Tableau or Minerva) and with using AI / Scripting tools (Python, R, PowerShell, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Good leadership, mentorship and soft skills are a must; ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels, contribute to a positive team and company culture, creatively problem solve and thrive on tackling process and IT challenges with AI and fresh perspective.
• Strong Oral and written communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to write clearly and precisely and with meticulous attention to detail, and to communicate at all levels within a company.
• Technical certifications related to IT technologies required; ITIL or PMP certification beneficial.
• U.S. Citizen required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $201,250. 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: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% 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 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 at gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world.

For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: Privacy Policy | GDIT