Vice President, Corporate Development

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

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

Corporate Development Strategy:

• 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

M&A Execution:

• 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

Market & Competitive Intelligence:

• 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

Leadership & Relationship Management:

• 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

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 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.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%