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Software Engineering SME - CTO

General Dynamics
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Job Details

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Agile Software Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Software Solutions, Solution Architecture
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT SME

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Solutions Architect SME at GDIT. Here, you'll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Solutions Architect SME, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Division. You will play a crucial role in identifying and implementing innovative approaches to deliver software solutions to our customers. You will lead and participate in Research and Development activities, work across our division to understand program performance and objectives, and collaborate across GDIT to find innovative solutions for our customers' missions.
Represent IHS for IR&D projects and work across the division to implement best practices for more efficient and effective software engineering
Collaborate with programs to introduce innovation and alleviate program challenges

Drive innovation into new and existing programs
Utilize modern technologies, tools, and approaches to define innovative solutions for software engineering

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Solutions Architect SME must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Experience: 15 years of related experience, including delivering software solutions in restricted spaces
Technical skills: Agile development, DevSecOps pipeline development, Software factory experience, Low-code and no-code development, Python, C/C , Java, or similar languages
Security clearance level: TS/SCI
ship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. 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:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA VA Herndon

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 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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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Salary : $212,500 - $287,500

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