Strategic Technical Advisor - NASA

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Flexible and dynamic working environment

Diverse collaborative teams

Challenging impactful work

Internal mobility team

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a highly experienced Strategic Technical Advisor to shape business strategy and strengthen NASA relationships. With over 15 years of experience in federal programs and a degree in a related field, you will guide technical direction and expand GDIT’s presence in NASA missions. This role offers opportunities for influence and mentorship while contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience supporting NASA or major federal science/engineering agencies.
• Proven success managing or advising on large, complex federal programs.
• Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement processes, and enterprise service needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support execution of the NASA business strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with NASA stakeholders.
• Advise on NASA trends, emerging technologies, and strategic risks.

Skills

Relationship building with NASA stakeholders

Understanding of NASA missions

Communication of technical concepts

Federal proposal process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are GDIT - the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the United States. The breadth of our portfolio and scale of our company ensures your access to new challenges and expanded roles as our business and mission-impact grows. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important. We think. We act. We deliver. This team includes an exciting portfolio of programs comprised of building and supporting technical solutions to foster customer mission success - from service delivery to large-scale supply chains, mission support, cloud, AI/ML, cyber security, data analytics and more.

GDIT’s Diplomacy, Enforcement & Space (DES) Business Area is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Technical Advisor to help shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and position GDIT as a trusted partner to NASA. As a Strategic Technical Advisor, you will strengthen delivery across our NASA portfolio, support business growth, and help expand GDIT’s presence across NASA centers and mission areas. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of NASA missions, established relationships with key NASA decision makers, and relevant experience managing major programs. You will help anticipate emerging NASA needs, guide technical direction and solution development, and promote GDIT’s capabilities to ensure we continue to grow and deliver mission success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and support execution of the NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDIT’s strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with NASA stakeholders, including leadership within mission directorates, centers, and program offices.
• Support capture and business development teams by shaping technical solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and positioning GDIT for upcoming procurements.
• Advise on NASA trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and strategic risks related to human spaceflight, science missions, aeronautics, and enterprise services.
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and NASA working groups to increase GDIT’s brand visibility and strategic influence.
• Collaborate with operations, solution architects, engineering, and delivery teams to define innovative approaches that address NASA’s mission challenges.
• Evaluate competitor strategies, market conditions, and customer feedback to recommend strategic adjustments or investments.
• Provide mentorship and trusted insight to senior leaders within the DES Business Area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience supporting NASA or major federal science/engineering agencies.
• Proven success managing or advising on large, complex federal programs.
• Established relationships within NASA leadership, program management, or technical communities.
• Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement processes, and enterprise service needs.
• Experience with federal proposal process, delivery and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to executive audiences.
• Ability to travel to NASA centers and GDIT locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NASA enterprise IT, mission support, engineering services, or human spaceflight programs.
• Prior leadership in government contracting or federal program strategy.
• Technical depth in aerospace, cybersecurity, digital modernization, data systems, or enterprise transformation.

What GDIT Can Offer You

• Entrepreneurial, flexible and dynamic environment with the ability to make a difference
• 401K with company match
• Diverse, collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career