Air Force Program Director

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world with an exciting culture of innovation, ownership, and teamwork. We have a senior level opportunity for a leader who is interested in being a key contributor to a fast paced and growing organization. Leaders at CGI Federal have full P&L responsibility for a variety of managed U.S. Government IT business processes within an agency. CGI is seeking an individual with demonstrated P&L and growth performance leading a portfolio of $15-20M revenue per year, capturing deals with total contract value greater than $50M, and managing program resources for profitable organic growth. Specifically, this role will be responsible for developing future opportunities in software engineering, software development, applications management, cyber, enterprise IT, logistics and mission support services, including research and development activities, within the US Air Force. You will report directly to the Vice President of the Air Force sub-Sector and collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization. This position is located in the Washington DC metro area. Your future duties and responsibilities: - Developing and maintaining a strategic vision and roadmap for various client programs, aligning with the client's mission, goals, and priorities. - Business Development and Proposal Leadership: Drive strategic planning, management and direction of bid and proposal (B&P) resources, target identification, capture strategies, proposal management, contract award, and customer relations. - Establishing and fostering strong relationships with the client and other key stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors, auditors, and regulators. - Providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to the program team, ensuring their professional development and performance improvement. - Evaluating and reporting on the program's outcomes, achievements, and challenges, using data-driven metrics and indicators. - Ensuring compliance with all relevant federal and internal policies, standards, and procedures. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: - A Bachelor's degree in business administration, or a related field. - At least 10 years of experience in operations, management consulting, or a similar field. - Active Secret clearance - Experience working with the Air Force. - Proven track record of winning large (>$50M), competitive federal services contracts — ideally within the U.S. Air Force client space. - Demonstrated ability to identify emerging business trends and translate them into strategic recommendations. - Proven P&L ownership experience. - Experience developing and managing high-performing teams. - Prior U.S. Air Force experience as military or civilian member or as a contractor (highly desired). - Knowledge of U.S. Air Force mission landscape, culture, operational norms, organization and buying behaviors (highly desired). - Active and positive relationship network across U.S. Air Force clients oriented toward large business opportunities, contracts and programs (highly desired). Skills & Capabilities - Ability to influence and interact at the highest levels of the company and customer agencies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to inspire confidence and provide business development leadership. - Ability to collaborate, build partnerships, and lead across functions. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $143,500.00 - $310,700.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI ClearanceJobs Skills: Capture Management Defense Defense What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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