Offensive Cyber Director

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 244,000; Full time

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401K with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Offensive Cyber Director to lead a portfolio of cyber programs. The role oversees development, integration, delivery, and sustainment of offensive cyber capabilities, reporting to the VP of Full Spectrum Cyber.

Applicants should have a TS/SCI with POLY, 8+ years in related programs, and experience with government partners. The position supports hybrid work across MD/VA locations in Falls Church, Annapolis Junction, or Herndon.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing complex cyber, IT, defense, or technology programs.
• At least 3+ years in offensive or cyber operations-related domains.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with POLY required to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership for a multi-program offensive cyber portfolio, including R&D and rapid prototyping.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across programs with execution excellence.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for government stakeholders and shape opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, analysts, and subcontractors.
• Oversee risk management, staffing plans, and budget forecasting for the portfolio.
• Develop program roadmaps with milestones, capabilities, 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 leads to align development with enterprise architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity Policy

Offensive Cyber Operations

Technical Compliance

Education

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

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: Cybersecurity Policy, Offensive Cyber Operations, Technical Compliance Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes 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

• 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

• 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

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $243,800. 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: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction Additional Work Locations: USA VA Falls Church, USA VA Herndon

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.

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