We are GDIT - the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the United States. The breadth of our portfolio and scale of our company ensures your access to new challenges and expanded roles as our business and mission-impact grows. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and thats important. We think. We act. We deliver. This team includes an exciting portfolio of programs comprised of building and supporting technical solutions to foster customer mission success - from service delivery to large-scale supply chains, mission support, cloud, AI/ML, cyber security, data analytics and more.
GDITs Diplomacy, Enforcement & Space (DES) Business Area is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Technical Advisor to help shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and position GDIT as a trusted partner to NASA. As a Strategic Technical Advisor, you will strengthen delivery across our NASA portfolio, support business growth, and help expand GDITs presence across NASA centers and mission areas. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of NASA missions, established relationships with key NASA decision makers, and relevant experience managing major programs. You will help anticipate emerging NASA needs, guide technical direction and solution development, and promote GDITs capabilities to ensure we continue to grow and deliver mission success.
Responsibilities:
Develop, refine, and support execution of the NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDITs strategic objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with NASA stakeholders, including leadership within mission directorates, centers, and program offices.
Support capture and business development teams by shaping technical solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and positioning GDIT for upcoming procurements.
Advise on NASA trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and strategic risks related to human spaceflight, science missions, aeronautics, and enterprise services.
Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and NASA working groups to increase GDITs brand visibility and strategic influence.
Collaborate with operations, solution architects, engineering, and delivery teams to define innovative approaches that address NASAs mission challenges.
Evaluate competitor strategies, market conditions, and customer feedback to recommend strategic adjustments or investments.
Provide mentorship and trusted insight to senior leaders within the DES Business Area.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering, science, business, or related field (masters degree preferred).
15+ years of experience supporting NASA or major federal science/engineering agencies.
Proven success managing or advising on large, complex federal programs.
Established relationships within NASA leadership, program management, or technical communities.
Strong understanding of NASA missions, organizational structure, procurement processes, and enterprise service needs.
Experience with federal proposal process, delivery and execution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to executive audiences.
Ability to travel to NASA centers and GDIT locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with NASA enterprise IT, mission support, engineering services, or human spaceflight programs.
Prior leadership in government contracting or federal program strategy.
Technical depth in aerospace, cybersecurity, digital modernization, data systems, or enterprise transformation.
WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:
Entrepreneurial, flexible and dynamic environment with the ability to make a difference
401K with company match
Diverse, collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career