Aegis SI&T Director of Operations

General Dynamics · USA VA Hampton

Workday Posted Jun 3, 2026 First seen Jun 3, 2026

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Financial Management, Leadership, People Management, Strategic Objectives

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a

for Ship Integration &Test joining our team to support Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) activities.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator.

As a Director of Operations for Ship Integration and Test supporting PEO IWS, you will be trusted to bring together and direct the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team that is to provide all aspects of planning, integration and installation of Aegis Combat Systems (ACS) onboard ships and sites, post-construction and during maintenance availabilities.  This senior position will be tied to both Engineering and Test.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing all GDIT operations taking place CONUS and OCONUS to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.  Some responsibilities include:

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Direct all aspects of ACS SI&T related GDIT activities, across numerous concurrent efforts and locations
  • Manage your geographically dispersed team of test professionals
  • Work with GDIT Leadership to grow the relationship and tasking associated with PEO IWS and other relevant NAVSEA customers
  • Coordinate efforts with fellow ACS Directors across a matrixed organization
  • Ensure all resource, programmatic and logistical, requirements are in place to properly execute responsibilities
  • Plan and develop methods and procedures for implementing the sites program, direct and coordinate sites activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of program.
  • Select test team personnel according to knowledge and experience in area with which program is concerned.
  • Confer with Contractor or Government staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of program.
  • Direct and coordinate personally, or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program.
  • Review reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Bachelors and 10+ years of experience for Naval or Combat System program(s) or equivalent experience (or 15+ years of experience without a degree)
  • Over two (2+) years direct experience in the engineering, installation and/or operation of the Aegis Combat System onboard US Navy ships or Aegis Ashore.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of the larger GDIT Navy and Marine Corps Sector
  • A demonstrated ability to work across the Navy/Marine Corps major stakeholder organizations and in particular an understanding of the relationships between NAVSEA, PEO IWS and the Fleet Commands is required to perform this role.
  • A US DoD Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI is required.
  • US Citizenship is required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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 $170,000 - $230,000. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

USA VA Hampton

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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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.

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