Director of Offensive Cyber Operations

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an Offensive Cyber Director to lead a diverse portfolio of programs, driving rapid capability development and mission-focused cyber operations for national security needs.

The role oversees end-to-end lifecycle management, ensures compliance with policy and security requirements, and collaborates with senior leadership to shape future opportunities in a fast-paced, government-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex cyber/IT/defense programs with at least 3+ years in offensive or cyber operations.
• Strong understanding of cyber operations, vulnerability research, exploit development, tooling pipelines, and mission execution workflows.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Experience working with U.S. Government offensive cyber organizations or mission partners.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and rapid capability deployment models.
• Experience with classified program management, secure facility operations, and special program requirements.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with POLY required to start.
• US citizenship required.
• Location: hybrid schedule to Falls Church, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD, or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a multi-program offensive cyber portfolio, including R&D and rapid prototyping.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across all programs.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for government stakeholders and shape future opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, analysts, and subcontractors.
• Oversee risk management, resource allocation, staffing plans, and budget forecasting.
• Drive program roadmaps with milestones and growth strategies.
• Ensure adherence to security, legal, and compliance requirements for offensive cyber programs.
• Support capture, proposal, and business development activities.
• Collaborate with internal technical leads to align capability development with enterprise architecture.
• Track and report program health, mission impact, and financial status to senior leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity Policy

Offensive Cyber Operations

Technical Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an Offensive Cyber Director to lead a diverse portfolio of programs, driving rapid capability development and mission-focused cyber operations for national security needs.

The role oversees end-to-end lifecycle management, ensures compliance with policy and security requirements, and collaborates with senior leadership to shape future opportunities in a fast-paced, government-focused environment.