Offensive Cyber Director

General-Dynamics-Information-Technology; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

401K with company match

Competitive pay and paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an Offensive Cyber Director to lead a diverse portfolio of cyber programs, delivering advanced capabilities in support of national security and customer requirements.

You will manage lifecycle development, integration, delivery, and sustainment while aligning with strategic objectives and regulatory compliance. You will report to the Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO) and oversee teams across engineers, operators, analysts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field.
• 8+ years managing complex cyber, IT, or defense programs.
• Experience in offensive or cyber operations domains.
• Strong understanding of cyber operations, vulnerability research, exploit development, tooling pipelines, and mission workflows.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with POLY to start.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-program offensive cyber portfolio including R&D and rapid prototyping.
• Oversee scope, cost, schedule, and performance across programs.
• Engage government stakeholders and shape future opportunities.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, and analysts.
• Forecast budgets, staffing, and resource needs for the portfolio.
• Develop program roadmaps with milestones and growth strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security, policy, and classification requirements.
• Support capture, proposals, and business development activities.
• Collaborate with internal leads on capability development and enterprise alignment.
• Report program health and financial status to senior leadership.

Skills

Cyber operations understanding

Technical leadership

Budget, schedule, risk management

Government stakeholder engagement

Agile / DevSecOps familiarity

Education

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

Job description

GDIT is seeking an Offensive Cyber Director who will be responsible for leading a diverse set of programs and investments focused on delivering advanced cyber capabilities in support of national security, mission operations, and emerging customer requirements. This role oversees the full lifecycle of offensive cyber capability development, integration, delivery, scaling, and sustainment, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational needs, and compliance frameworks.

This position will report to Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO).

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Provide effective leadership and direction for a multi-program offensive cyber portfolio, including R&D, capability development, operational support, and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across all programs, ensuring execution excellence and alignment with customer mission priorities.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for government stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships, understanding mission needs, and shaping future opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, analysts, and subcontractors to deliver high-impact cyber capabilities.
• Oversee risk management, resource allocation, staffing plans, and budget forecasting for the portfolio.
• Drive the development of program roadmaps that incorporate technical milestones, capability enhancements, and long-term growth strategies.
• Ensure adherence to all security, legal, and compliance requirements associated with offensive cyber programs, including policy, classification, and operational oversight.
• Support capture, proposal, and business development activities, including shaping customer requirements and developing executable program plans.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal technical leads to align capability development with enterprise architecture, tooling strategies, and innovation initiatives.
• Track and report program health, mission impact, technical performance, and financial status to senior leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The Offensive Cyber Director must have:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field required
• Experience: 8+ years of experience managing complex cyber, IT, defense, or technology programs, with at least 3+ years in offensive or cyber operations–related domains
• Technical skills:

• 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.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, risk, and customer relationships on large or multiple concurrent programs
• 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 level: TS/SCI with POLY required to start

US citizenship: Required

Location: Hybrid schedule to one of these GDIT locations in Falls Church, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD or Herndon, VA offices

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At 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 workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore 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.