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General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 month ago

Vice President, Corporate Development

USA VA Falls Church

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$276K/yr - $374K/yr

15+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to drive enterprise growth through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, working closely with senior leadership to define and execute high-impact strategies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate as a key member in the development of GDIT’s go to market and growth strategies, led by GDIT’s Chief Growth Officer (CGO)

Build collaborative relationships with GDIT’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), P&L leaders, and operating division aligned CTO and Growth leadership to translate strategic customer business needs and an informed view of the future into investment strategies that include acquisitions, investments, and partnerships

Own the inorganic growth agenda by creating and maintaining a target pipeline, conducting screening and due diligence, and maintaining a post-merger integration playbook for future use

Work with GDIT’s Emerging Tech and Partnership organizations to expand knowledge of, and potential future relationships with, technology companies that may help forward GDIT’s market strategy

Lead deal teams through the M&A lifecycle (from diligence through execution and integration) in close collaboration with the GDIT General Counsel and the General Dynamics corporate headquarters

Leverage financial and business SME’s to build investment ROI models that support the company’s strategy

Define and lead GDIT's inorganic growth agenda, including M&A, partnerships, and portfolio optimization

Establish M&A mandates, identify target companies, and develop investment theses aligned with corporate objectives

Support portfolio shaping, including acquisitions and divestitures

Build and manage a robust pipeline, lead deal teams through diligence, negotiation, and integration, and ensure value creation post-close in coordination with GDIT General Counsel

Lead deal teams through diligence, negotiation, and integration in collaboration with GDIT's General Counsel and corporate headquarters

Develop ROI models and synergy targets to ensure measurable value creation post-close

Monitor industry trends, government budget priorities, and competitor activity to inform investment theses and strategic decisions

Evaluate short listed target companies based on customer relationships, contract portfolios, IP holdings, talent and financial performance

Serve as a visible leader representing GDIT in the GovCon M&A arena

Partner closely with the President, CFO, and CGO to align M&A strategy with corporate planning and financial goals

Build and lead a high-performing team capable of rigorous financial analysis, market assessment, and strategic execution

Qualification

MergersAcquisitionsCorporate DevelopmentStrategic InvestmentsFinancial AnalysisMarket AssessmentRelationship ManagementExecutive PresenceTeam BuildingCommunicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, IT Services or related field

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in GovCon corporate development, M&A, and/or growth strategy lifecycle

Deep knowledge of federal contracting, acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), and IT services market

Proven ability to lead complex transactions, present at Board level, and manage cross-functional teams

Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to operate strategically while driving tactical execution

Conversant in emerging technologies (AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Quantum, 5G/6G, Digital Engineering)

Executive experience in corporate development or growth at a mid-to-large GovCon company

Established relationships with technology companies, private equity, and venture capital firms

Track record of building and leading high-performing teams under tight deadlines

15 + years of related experience

Acquisitions, Communication, Strategic Investments

Benefits

A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks where possible

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gdit.com/

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