Business Development Director, National Intelligence Sector

GDIT is seeking a Business Development Director for the National Intelligence Sector (NIS) to support the identification, qualification, and pursuit of new business opportunities within the Intelligence Community. The qualified candidate will support business development and growth strategy and actions in support of the NIS business team. This candidate will assist the identification, qualification, and pursuit of new business and recompete opportunities. The successful candidate will leverage market experience and knowledge to develop customer-focused campaigns, create and execute customer and partner engagement plans, and provide thought leadership in the marketplace leading to the development and execution of GDIT go-to-market account plans.

This position provides an opportunity to join a vibrant, mission-focused, and well-positioned team to support expansion into new and adjacent markets as well as maximize GDIT’s reach within and support to core markets within the Intelligence Community. We are seeking industry professionals to join the NIS Growth Team who will prioritize collaboration and hold yourself accountable to deliver on promises, and well as contribute to improving efficiency, and challenge the status quo. We aim to make GDIT a workplace and career destination of choice and expect leaders to demonstrate integrity and compassion as well as build on our culture of community and engagement.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Business Development Director, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our Intelligence Community customers. You will play a crucial role in the growth of our organization.

• Provide business development support for Intelligence Community accounts
• Provide a deep understanding of the new business capture lifecycle – including opportunity identification, customer engagement, qualification, win and capture strategy development, and proposals through award
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, formulate, communicate and implement an integrated business development and capture strategy that provides customers with clear and defensible justification for selecting GDIT for the award
• Develop and implement campaign or market plans and strategies, maintain a firm comprehension of the customer's requirements, and understand the strengths/weaknesses of our position and of our competitors
• Establish value-added teaming strategies based on gap analysis to improve PWIN and to create a profitable return at a winning bid price enabling a reasonable margin
• Analyze markets for company products and services and recommend strategies to achieve marketing/business development goals
• Perform business development functions including networking, research, tracking opportunities, and communicating updates with stakeholders to increase business branding, opportunities, and growth
• Collaborate, coordinate, and exchange information and leads with line managers and other personnel
• Develop market survey responses, proposals, solutions, plans of action, business plans, and marketing materials and ensure sufficient resources are applied to achieve milestones of opportunities within the business areas
• Support, create, and present new business, pursuit, status updates, and business area pipeline reviews as well as other material for communication of opportunities and pipeline status with business leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies to successfully meet client requirements
• Support the Growth team in managing and tracking status of NDAs/TAs, subcontract relationships, end-to-end growth team activities, and opportunities for strategic captures within the NIS Sector as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Business Development Director must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 5+ years of related experience

● Required Skills and Abilities:

• Collaborative individual who can effectively build and lead teams and contribute effectively as a team member or individual contributor
• Successful track record advancing new business development strategies and information technology solutions through development and execution of plans
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (to include prior experience in briefing senior leadership)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint as well as CRM tools
• Proven track record of identifying and closing on new business opportunities in relevant markets

● Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph required
● US citizenship required

● Location: Hybrid, Primary office is in Herndon, VA. Local travel to customer and industry locations is expected and some travel outside of the area

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

● Experience within the Intelligence Community

● Experience working with OTA, BAAs and/or other rapid acquisition

● Proven program, contract, P&L or business leadership resulting in engaged teams, new business growth, and profitable and sustainable long-term business success

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
● 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.