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Vice President, Corporate DevelopmentGeneral Dynamics • Falls Church, VA, US
Vice President, Corporate Development

Vice President, Corporate Development

General Dynamics • Falls Church, VA, US
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Vice President of Corporate Development

GDIT has created a new leadership role to drive enterprise growth through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. As Vice President of Corporate Development, this person will report directly to the Chief Business Officer and partner with senior leadership to define and execute high-impact strategies that position GDIT at the forefront of the federal IT services market. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to influence GDIT's future landscape, drive enterprise growth, and lead transformative initiatives across the GovCon marketplace. As the Vice President of Corporate Development, this executive will :

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

Key Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Why Join GDIT

  • At GDIT, this executive will help define the future of federal IT services by driving strategic growth initiatives that matter. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven company at an inflection point, helping define the future of federal IT services while working alongside some of the most respected leaders in the GovCon market. As part of GDIT, this person will be empowered to drive growth that matters - for our customers, our people, and our industry.
  • The likely salary range for this position is $276,250 - $373,750. 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 : 10-25% Telecommuting Options : Onsite 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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI / ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com / tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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