Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Administration
Job Qualifications:Skills:Cyber Operations, Decision Making, Operations Analysis
Certifications:None
Experience:8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:Yes
Job Description:GDIT is seeking an Operations Director who will analyze user needs and operational requirements to support mission execution within Full Spectrum Cyber and in a Operational Technology (OT)/Cyber lab environment. The ideal candidate will conduct research and functional assessments to inform operational planning, strengthen workflow effectiveness, and ensure capabilities align with mission demands.
This position will report to Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO).MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT• Serve as Operations Director/Operator of OT/Cyber lab
• Conducts operational analysis to identify mission needs, workflow gaps, and performance challenges, ensuring cyber operations and capabilities align with Full Spectrum Cyber mission demands.
• Supports operational planning by researching, validating, and translating mission requirements into actionable tasks and documented functional requirements that guide cyber teams and technical partners.
• Prepares assessments, briefings, and operational insights that inform leadership decision-making and support continuous improvement across Full Spectrum Cyber initiatives.
• Maintains situational awareness of ongoing cyber operations, synthesizing operational insights, business use cases, and threat information to proactively inform planning, resource allocation, and mission adjustments.
• Operational Technology (OT)/Industrial Control Systems (ICS) mission expertise, including operational technology and industrial control systems
• Ability to understand mission requirements and integrate capabilities effectively
• Strong understanding of OCO, DCO, and mission-enabling activities
• Recommended skills include hands-on experience with major OEMs (Siemens, Johnson Controls, etc.); prior OEM background is a plus
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEEDThe Operations Director must have:
• Education: Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience: 8+ years of OT/Cyber operations experience
• Technical skills:
- Strong analytical ability to assess operational workflows, identify mission gaps, and derive insights that enhance readiness and support Full Spectrum Cyber operational execution.
- Skilled in translating mission requirements into clear, actionable operational tasks while coordinating effectively with stakeholders.
- Maintains awareness of operational requirements and ongoing cyber activities, evaluating relevant data and threat indicators to support efficient workflow coordination and smooth execution across Full Spectrum Cyber operations.
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Security clearance level: Secret clearance required to start
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US citizenship: Required
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Location: Hybrid schedule to GDIT Falls Church, VA
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Falls Church
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
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