Offensive Cyber Director

Type of

Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family:
Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity Policy, Offensive Cyber Operations, Technical Compliance

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Offensive Cyber Director who will be responsible for leading a diverse set of programs and investments focused on delivering advanced cyber capabilities in support of national security, mission operations, and emerging customer requirements. This role oversees the full lifecycle of offensive cyber capability development, integration, delivery, scaling, and sustainment, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational needs, and compliance frameworks.

This position will report to Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO).

• Provide effective leadership and direction for a multi-program offensive cyber portfolio, including R&D, capability development, operational support, and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across all programs, ensuring execution excellence and alignment with customer mission priorities.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for government stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships, understanding mission needs, and shaping future opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, analysts, and subcontractors to deliver high-impact cyber capabilities.
• Oversee risk management, resource allocation, staffing plans, and budget forecasting for the portfolio.
• Drive the development of program roadmaps that incorporate technical milestones, capability enhancements, and long-term growth strategies.
• Ensure adherence to all security, legal, and compliance requirements associated with offensive cyber programs, including policy, classification, and operational oversight.
• Support capture, proposal, and business development activities, including shaping customer requirements and developing executable program plans.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal technical leads to align capability development with enterprise architecture, tooling strategies, and innovation initiatives.
• Track and report program health, mission impact, technical performance, and financial status to senior leadership.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field required
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of experience managing complex cyber, IT, defense, or technology programs, with at least 3+ years in offensive or cyber operations-related domains
• Technical skills:
  Strong understanding of cyber operations, vulnerability research, exploit development, tooling pipelines, and mission execution workflows. Proven ability to lead technical teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, risk, and customer relationships on large or multiple concurrent programs Experience working with U.S. Government offensive cyber organizations or mission partners. Familiarity with Agile, Dev Sec Ops , and rapid capability deployment models Experience with classified program management, secure facility operations, and special program requirements
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with POLY required to start
• US citizenship:
  Required
• Location:
  
  Hybrid schedule to one of these GDIT locations in Falls Church, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD or Herndon, VA offices

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