Operations Director

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an Operations Director to analyze user needs and operational requirements for mission execution within Full Spectrum Cyber and OT/Cyber lab environments.

The role reports to the Vice President of Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO) and requires 8+ years OT/Cyber operations experience, a Bachelor's degree, and US citizenship with a Secret clearance to start. Hybrid schedule in Falls Church, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years OT/Cyber operations experience.
• Security clearance: Secret to start.
• US citizenship required.
• Location: Hybrid schedule at Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and mission requirements to guide cyber teams.
• Conduct assessments and briefings to inform leadership decisions.
• Translate mission requirements into actionable tasks and functional specs.
• Maintain situational awareness of ongoing cyber operations.
• Recommend capabilities and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

OT/Cyber operations

Operational analysis

Requirements translation

Stakeholder coordination

Threat indicators

Hybrid work coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

GDIT is seeking an Operations Director who will analyze user needs and operational requirements to support mission execution within Full Spectrum Cyber and in a Operational Technology (OT)/Cyber lab environment. The ideal candidate will conduct research and functional assessments to inform operational planning, strengthen workflow effectiveness, and ensure capabilities align with mission demands.

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Serve as Operations Director/Operator of OT/Cyber lab
• Conducts operational analysis to identify mission needs, workflow gaps, and performance challenges, ensuring cyber operations and capabilities align with Full Spectrum Cyber mission demands.
• Supports operational planning by researching, validating, and translating mission requirements into actionable tasks and documented functional requirements that guide cyber teams and technical partners.
• Prepares assessments, briefings, and operational insights that inform leadership decision‑making and support continuous improvement across Full Spectrum Cyber initiatives.
• Maintains situational awareness of ongoing cyber operations, synthesizing operational insights, business use cases, and threat information to proactively inform planning, resource allocation, and mission adjustments.
• Operational Technology (OT)/Industrial Control Systems (ICS) mission expertise, including operational technology and industrial control systems
• Ability to understand mission requirements and integrate capabilities effectively
• Strong understanding of OCO, DCO, and mission‑enabling activities
• Recommended skills include hands‑on experience with major OEMs (Siemens, Johnson Controls, etc.); prior OEM background is a plus

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The Operations Director must have:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience: 8+ years of OT/Cyber operations experience

Technical skills:

• Strong analytical ability to assess operational workflows, identify mission gaps, and derive insights that enhance readiness and support Full Spectrum Cyber operational execution.
• Skilled in translating mission requirements into clear, actionable operational tasks while coordinating effectively with stakeholders.
• Maintains awareness of operational requirements and ongoing cyber activities, evaluating relevant data and threat indicators to support efficient workflow coordination and smooth execution across Full Spectrum Cyber operations.

• Security clearance level: Secret clearance required to start
• US citizenship: Required
• Location: Hybrid schedule to GDIT Falls Church, VA

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.