DHS Sr. Director, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & National Security Programs

VulnU; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Sr Program Director to lead a DHS-focused portfolio, driving strategic direction and profit & loss performance within the Intelligence and Homeland Security Division. You will oversee customer and technical delivery, partner with BD and Solution teams, and ensure talent retention and growth while pursuing large-scale contracts.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of leadership experience, and strong stakeholder engagement across DHS customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar size.

Responsibilities

• Leads the portfolio and sets the strategic and operating plan for the Sector business area/portfolio.
• Performs financial management with profit and loss responsibility for the high growth portfolio.
• Provides customer and technical oversight to ensure satisfaction and engagement.
• Drives growth through book-to-bill, re-compete wins, and YoY new business growth.

Skills

Business Growth

Revenue

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

# DHS Sr. Director, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & National Security ProgramsGDIT · gdit.comCategory: Security LeadershipLocation: USA VA HerndonLevel: Director / VPSalary: $191,250 – $258,750Clearance: TS/SCI## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Retirement match* Paid parental leaveType of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Program Delivery and ExecutionJob Qualifications:Skills:Business Growth, Revenue, Team LeadershipCertifications:NoneExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Join GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security Division and DHS Sector as a Sr Program Director of a Portfolio supporting DHS CISA, USSS and the NLMS Portfolio, In this role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to support our DHS customers, lead and ensure excellent performance of our diversified IT and mission portfolio, partner with our Business Development, Capture and Solution teams to grow the business and ensure we retain and attract exceptional talent. As the senior leader of this Profit and Loss business, you will set the strategic direction, aligned with the broader Sector and Division strategies, to ensure we satisfy the demands of our customers, employees, and business. With an unmatched footprint in DHS, this is a fantastic time to join GDIT and its Homeland Security Sector. Key Responsibilities include:Leads the portfolio and sets the strategic and operating plan for one of three Sector business areas/portfoliosPerforms financial management with profit and loss responsibility for the high growth portfolio, with the responsibility to meet or exceed financial targetsProvides customer and technical oversight of the portfolio, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and employee engagementDrives growth – in collaboration with the Sector and Division resources; must deliver a strong book-to-bill, re-compete wins, and YoY new business growthEnsures alignment with Sector, Division and Company strategy and objectivesSupervises assigned technical and administrative staff, including subordinate supervisors, and performs personnel actions including hiring and performance evaluation Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business, or related discipline. Master's Degree a plus.10 or more years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar or greater sizeP&L responsibility for program(s) > $50MIn-depth knowledge of the DHS mission and market, especially DHS HQ, CISA, and other National Security Customers.Demonstrated ability to develop, grow and maintain broad customer relationships.Ability to coordinate, manage, and supervise the activities related to Business Area operations and strategyAbility to manage and lead a geographically diverse teamExperience driving organic and new business growth, including serving as the lead on large-scale (>$125M) new business pursuitsAbility to effectively engage with C-suite leadershipAbility to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environmentAbility to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time and in challenging situationsAbility to communicate exceptionally, including customer and board-level briefingsEngage clients at senior levels where policy and trends can be anticipated and influenced.Due to the need for a government security clearance; US Citizenship required Other Qualifications & ExperienceStrong working relationships with current DHS leaders and decision makersStrong Collaboration and team player approach a mustSignificant proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis skillsKnowledge of enterprise IT strategies and technologiesComprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standardsExperience serving the broader DHS marketWillingness to travelAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security ClearancePrior experience as a DHS Federal Employee a plusDHS EoD a plusGDIT 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● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore 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. The likely salary range for this position is $191,250 - $258,750. 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:10-25%Telecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA VA HerndonAdditional 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 atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans