Senior Director, Strategic Business Development, NASA Account

Public Trust: NACI (T1)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking Strategic Business Development Senior Director to shape and grow our NASA account. This is a high‑impact leadership role supporting one of the most exciting and fast‑evolving federal missions in the country. With NASA embarking on significant enterprise modernization and digital transformation, GDIT is expanding its position and advancing toward prime leadership across the agency.

As a business development senior director, this person will define the NASA account strategy, deepen customer relationships, and lead growth initiatives spanning enterprise IT, digital modernization, and mission services. This leader will partner with technical experts, delivery teams, and corporate growth leaders to position GDIT for major upcoming competitions and long‑term expansion.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Lead the strategy, growth, and business development efforts for GDIT’s NASA account

• Develop and execute a comprehensive account plan aligned to NASA’s enterprise modernization priorities

• Build and strengthen customer relationships across NASA centers and directorates

• Shape and pursue strategic opportunities, including major enterprise services and digital transformation programs

• Lead BD and capture efforts to position GDIT as a prime on key upcoming NASA opportunities

• Identify whitespace and emerging mission needs; develop strategies to expand GDIT’s NASA footprint

• Partner with technical and delivery teams to align capabilities with customer priorities

• Support a small portfolio of ongoing programs while maintaining a primary focus on strategic growth

• Represent GDIT at key industry events, conferences, and NASA engagements

• Collaborate across a matrixed organization, including transformation, capture, and CTO partners

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required; advanced degree preferred

• Experience : At least 5 years of recent engagement with NASA’s evolving mission, technology priorities, or enterprise initiatives and 15+ years of relevant experience

• Established relationships within current NASA leadership, program management or technical communities

• Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement process, and enterprise service needs

• Demonstrated success leading federal account growth, shaping strategy, and winning complex IT or mission modernization programs

• Proven ability to transform a developing account—ideally moving from sub to prime positions

• Strong ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly accountable environment

• Self‑starter mindset with the willingness to roll up sleeves and operate with limited layers of support

• Experience collaborating with technical leaders and integrating innovation into customer solutions

• Technical skills: Must have depth in emerging and advanced technologies in IT Services such as AI, Cyber, Quantum, digital modernization and other advanced technologies

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust required: this role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.

• Location: Hybrid (minimum of 3 days a week in office) to GDIT Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia

• US Citizenship required

• Travel: Up to 40% CONUS travel

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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

25-50%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required