IT Services Leader - Consular Affairs

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans

Paid family leave program up to 160 hours

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an experienced IT Services Leader to join their Diplomacy, Enforcement & Space Business Area. This role requires leadership experience, strong strategic development skills, and the ability to build partnerships with the Department of State's Consular Affairs Bureau. The successful candidate will manage major programs and promote GDIT’s brand while fostering a high-performing team environment. Benefits include a flexible workplace, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience required.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance needed.
• Experience driving culture change and leading mission-focused teams.

Responsibilities

• Interface with CA to meet mission needs.
• Develop relationships with key decision makers.
• Participate in capture and growth life-cycle phases.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic development

Program management

Team building

Proposal processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies. We support complex projects in areas such as cloud, AI/ML, cyber security, data analytics and more.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Services Leader for GDIT’s Diplomacy, Enforcement & Space (DES) Business Area to build strategy, provide operational excellence and help position GDIT as a strategic partner with the Department of State Consular Affairs (CA) Bureau. The role promotes GDIT’s brand awareness, engages key CA decision makers, manages major programs, and fosters a high‑performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with CA to align GDIT capabilities and strengths to meet mission needs
• Develop and leverage relationships with key decision makers and influencers
• Strengthen alignment of GDIT organizational capabilities to client needs
• Participate in all phases of the capture and growth life‑cycle, providing the voice of the customer, including reviews and proposal and content development

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain up to a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10+ years of leadership experience
• In‑depth leadership experience supporting programs at CA
• Proven experience driving culture change and leading dynamic mission‑focused teams
• Strong strategic development and implementation experience, directing large teams
• Experience with federal proposal processes, delivery and execution
• Proven aptitude for teaching, coaching and mentoring
• Local to the DC metro area and ability to travel to customer sites as needed

Desired Certifications

• Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

• Entrepreneurial, flexible and dynamic environment with the ability to make a difference
• 401(k) with company match
• Diverse, collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world
• Internal mobility and career development support
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• Paid leave and holiday schedule, including paid parental and military leave
• Paid family leave program up to 160 hours in a rolling 12‑month period

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans