Strategic Technical Advisor - NASA

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and support execution of the NASA business strategy in alignment with customer priorities and GDIT's 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
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and NASA working groups
• Collaborate with operations, solution architects, engineering, and delivery teams to define innovative approaches
• Evaluate competitor strategies, market conditions, and customer feedback
• Provide mentorship and trusted insight to senior leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field
• 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

About the Company

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.