Strategic Planner / Solutions Architect

GDIT has an exciting opportunity to support the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U) as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s (USAREUR-AF) mission in Wiesbaden, Germany.

The Strategic Planner / Solutions Architect serves as a senior advisor within the J6 enterprise, bringing extensive expertise in DoD architecture, military networks, and operational IT environments to guide forward design, integration, and delivery planning. Operating in an assist-and-advise capacity, this role shapes strategy by connecting technical possibilities to real-world mission needs across U.S. and coalition stakeholders.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Solutions Architect at GDIT, you will provide deep subject matter expertise in defense IT environments, enabling mission-driven innovation, secure coalition integration, and scalable solutions for dynamic theater operations.

• Advise J6 leadership, project teams, and mission partners on system integration, enclave expansion, and future-state network/service architectures based on evolving operational requirements

• Provide in-depth technical guidance that reflects expert knowledge of Army, Joint, and Coalition IT systems, their interdependencies, and mission application in contested or deployed environments

• Develop system-of-systems planning artifacts, including reference architectures, capability roadmaps, and operational integration frameworks

• Lead development of high-fidelity documentation to support risk analysis, configuration planning, system justification, and multi-enclave coordination

• Serve as a technical liaison across J65 (Plans), J62 (Cyber), and J63 (Operations) to drive consensus on secure, supportable, and mission-aligned architectures

• Participate in theater and interagency working groups to advise on enterprise-level integration with transport, coalition gateways, cross-domain solutions, and joint communications platforms

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s with 8 years in defense IT architecture, mission systems engineering, or strategic planning

• Experience: 8+ years providing direct advisory, solution design, or capability development support in DoD tactical, operational, or strategic environments

• Technical Skills: Broad technical fluency across network architecture, system platforms, cross-enclave integration, cybersecurity frameworks, and mission-focused IT delivery; Experience developing technical documentation packages, architecture briefs, and operational planning artifacts for senior leaders and external stakeholders; Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, and Word for solution architecture development

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Deep knowledge of Army, Joint, and Coalition IT systems and Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and provide trusted, technically grounded recommendations in support of command decision-making; Strong understanding of military communications planning, enclave design, cybersecurity constraints, and system deployment considerations in theater; Experience operating in cross-functional teams bridging cyber, project management, operations, and engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: IAT Level II (e.g. Security+ CE)

• Preferred: TOGAF, CISSP, PMP, ITIL v4, or DAU advanced planning/architecture credentials

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Joint C4I systems, cross-domain enterprise architectures, and DoD transport environments; Prior experience supporting forward-deployed or contingency planning operations; Knowledge of DoD strategic planning documents, capability integration roadmaps, and IT investment cycles

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 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.