Army & Defense Agencies CTO

Assignment Overview

GDIT is seeking an Army & Defense Agencies Sector CTO with deep Department of Defense experience, responsible for bridging customer mission needs with technology solutions, driving business strategy and technical solutions to win complex proposals.

• Oversee Solutions Architects engaged in capture and proposal efforts.
• Work with GDIT Army and Defense Agencies business to meet DoD customers.
• Serve as vital link between Division CTO organization, P&L Operations, and Growth functions, leading technology initiatives and introductions.
• Coordinate integration of technology solutions on current programs.
• Develop and execute go‑to‑market plans for technical solution ingestion in Army and Defense Agencies markets.
• Lead sector coordination between GDIT technical Centers of Excellence, Pursuit Teams, Capability Teams, and Enterprise Solution Architecture.
• Assist in technical resources management, ensuring appropriate resource allocation.
• Track status and quality of technical support, address risks proactively.
• Lead and coordinate sector technology Pre‑Sales activity, ensuring solutions meet customer needs.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (or 4 additional years of related experience).
• 10+ years of leading and managing complex IT initiatives.
• 10+ years of Department of Defense experience.
• Experience in R&D and rapid prototyping, building proof‑of‑concepts.
• Experience integrating emerging commercial technologies to meet Government security requirements (e.g., NIAP, NIST, CSfC).
• Dev Sec Ops  experience with cloud and hybrid‑cloud solutions, automation, containerization, and Kubernetes.
• Experience drafting technical design and architecture artifacts for DoD.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and hybrid applications.
• Full‑stack development experience, including firmware, mobile/desktop applications, backend services.
• Recent DoD/IC client engagement and delivery.
• Deep understanding of DoD technical approaches in Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, unstructured environment.
• Hybrid work model: at least 3 days per week in Falls Church, VA.

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Likely salary range $242,250 – $327,750, subject to experience and location.

Hours:

40 per week. Travel: less than 10%. Telecommuting:
Hybrid.

Location:

USA, VA, Falls Church.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.