National Intelligence Sector CTO

General Dynamics - IT; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in the United States seeks a Senior Solution Architect within the National Intelligence Sector CTO to drive proposal strategy and technical leadership for large-scale DoD programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape technical win themes, and partner with sector leadership to translate complex customer needs into compelling, compliant technical volumes and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions and leading/supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals.
• Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers.
• US Citizenship
• Top Secret/SCI with POLY clearance required at time of hire
• Experience with technical leadership and project management.
• Proven ability to lead solution development and technical proposal volumes for large-scale (\$1B+), highly strategic, and complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical solution architecture and proposal support resources across capture and proposal lifecycle.
• Develop technical win themes and solution readiness plans to differentiate GDIT in competitive bids.
• Engage customers to socialize and vet solutions and advise on acquisition strategies to meet requirements.
• Lead design and development of architectural models, process diagrams, and operation concepts.
• Develop unsolicited technical recommendations and RFI/SSN responses to position GDIT for win.
• Collaborate with other GDIT lines of business to bring best technical and business strategies.

Skills

Developing Proposals

Solutions Development

Technical Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Developing Proposals, Solutions Development, Technical Innovation

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Join GDIT's Intelligence & Homeland Security (IHS) CTO organization and help shape the future of technology and business. As the National Intelligence Sector (NIS) CTO, you will be at the heart of innovation where strategic vision meets technical excellence. This is an opportunity to drive real impact by aligning business and technical strategies within the National Intelligence Sector, ensuring every proposal is not just high-quality, but transformative.

You'll coordinate cutting-edge technologies and best practices across the CTO organization, making sure NIS stays ahead of the curve. Working closely with Sector Operations Leadership and Sector Growth Leads, you'll forge partnerships that fuel business success. As the go-to technical expert for sector leadership, you'll influence decisions, champion new ideas, and be the trusted focal point for all things tech. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love solving complex challenges, and want to leave your mark on a growing organization, this role is your launchpad.

Technical Proficiency & Solution Expertise

Demonstrate proficiency and experience across a broad range of solutions, capabilities, technology products, services, and skill areas.

Be knowledgeable in all, and an expert in several, including Enterprise IT, Full Spectrum Cyber, AI/ML, Managed Services, Applications, and more.

Familiarity with integrating diverse solutions into complex IT enterprise environments.

Track and report on future technology trends to ensure NIS remains at the forefront.

Solution Architect Team Leadership

Lead and manage highly technical staff, guiding technical solution strategy throughout the capture and proposal lifecycle-from early qualification through proposal submission.

Contribute to GDIT win strategies and lead the development of technical win themes and solution readiness plans.

Engage current and prospective customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions that achieve desired results.

Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual acquisition requirements.

Lead solution design and development of key artifacts, including architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, staffing plans, and more.

Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral, and RFI/SSN responses to engage prospective customers and position GDIT to win.

Collaborate with GDIT technical service areas and lines of business to bring the best technical and business strategies and solutions to differentiate GDIT.

Contribute to teaming strategies, including identifying and vetting potential partners.

Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale.

Partner with the Growth Organization to build a collaborative, team-oriented culture for growth.

Proposal Leadership

Ensure readiness of solution and proposal support teams to prepare compelling and compliant responses to government solicitations.

Lead development of technical volumes and oral presentations for proposals.

Coach and advise junior solution architecture and proposal support resources.

Ensure integration of technical solutions with all sections and volumes of the proposal.

Review proposals and provide critical feedback to strengthen solutions and proposals.

Author technical volume introductions, key sections, and oral slides-including developing compelling graphics.

Engage with program teams to bring technical innovation to current programs, address technical challenges, and develop technical roadmaps.

Personnel Management

Manage a team of Solution Architects and Subject Matter Experts.

Recruit, hire, and make decisions regarding staff assignments; follow up with individual solution architects to ensure high-quality solutions.

Manage a small to medium-sized team of employees.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

10+ years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions and leading/supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals.

Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers.

US CItizenship

Top Secret/SCI with POLY clearance required at time of hire

Experience with technical leadership and project management.

Proven ability to lead solution development and technical proposal volumes for large-scale ($1B+), highly strategic, and complex deals.

Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionall