Enterprise Innovation Director at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Artificial Intelligence

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Innovation, Innovation Projects, Problem Solving

Certifications:

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Enterprise Innovation Director

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Enterprise Innovation Director supporting the organization's innovation strategy and identifying new opportunities for growth and transformation. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Enterprise Innovation Director you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Enterprise Innovation Director joining our team to drive the organization’s innovation strategy while fostering a culture of creativity and identifying new opportunities for growth and transformation. This role involves leading initiatives that challenge the status quo, encouraging new ways of thinking, and ensuring the successful execution of innovative projects. The Director will work closely with GDIT senior leadership, divisions, and functional areas to ideate, incubate, and implement innovations that align with the company’s long-term goals.  The selected candidate must possess the needed technical and data expertise to lead this organization.

HOW AN ENTERPRISE INNOVATION DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead a team of geographically dispersed professionals who will have responsibilities for prototyping and deploying solutions for the enterprise; Areas of expertise will include applied mathematics & statistics, machine learning operations, data engineering, software development, modelling & simulations
• Develop and execute a forward-looking innovation strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and business objectives
• Identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and new business models that can drive growth and improve operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of innovation across all levels of the organization, encouraging creative problem-solving and risk-taking
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of high-impact innovation projects while ensuring they meet key performance metrics
• Manage the full innovation lifecycle—from ideation and prototyping to pilot testing and full-scale implementation
• Drive collaboration with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to bring innovative ideas to fruition
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including startups, universities, incubators, and industry experts, to source new ideas and technologies
• Continuously evaluate the success and impact of innovation projects, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and approaches
• Train and mentor employees to think creatively and to embrace new ways of performing duties
• Manages and performs special projects and other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Innovation Management or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in innovation, business development and strategic leadership roles required.
• Required Experience: 6+ years of experience in innovation, business development and strategic leadership roles
• Security Clearance Level: None
• Preferred Skills: Proven experience in leading and managing technical and data management teams. Proven track record of successfully leading innovative projects from conception to implementation. Strong understanding of emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovation methodologies. Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and convert them into actionable implementation plans. Have strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and navigate complex organizational structures. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. Experience with taking risks and challenging the status quo to drive innovation and growth
• Location: This position will require working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite 3 days a week.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $154,960 - $178,250. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.