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Business Growth
Leadership
Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
REQ#: RQ231553
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
Join GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security Division and DHS Sector as the Vice President of a Business Area supporting DHS Headquarters, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG),
In this role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to support our DHS customers, lead and ensure excellent performance of our diversified IT and mission portfolio, partner with our Business Development, Capture and Solution teams to grow the business and ensure we retain and attract exceptional talent.
As the senior leader of this Profit and Loss business, you will set the strategic direction, aligned with the broader Sector and Division strategies, to ensure we satisfy the demands of our customers, employees, and business. With an unmatched footprint in DHS, this is a fantastic time to join GDIT and its Homeland Security Sector.
We are a leader in providing cloud, cyber, data & analytics, enterprise IT, application, and mission services to our customers.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leads the portfolio and sets the strategic and operating plan for one of three Sector business areas/portfolios
- Performs financial management with profit and loss responsibility for the Business Area, with the responsibility to meet or exceed financial targets
- Provides customer and technical oversight of the portfolio, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and employee engagement
- Drives growth – in collaboration with the Sector and Division resources; must deliver a strong book-to-bill, re-compete wins, and YoY new business growth
- Ensures alignment with Sector, Division and Company strategy and objectives
Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business, or related discipline. Master's Degree a plus.
- 10+ or more years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar or greater size
- In-depth knowledge of the DHS mission and market, especially DHS HQ, TSA and USCG
- Ability to coordinate, manage, and supervise the activities related to Business Area operations and strategy
- Ability to manage and lead a geographically diverse team
- Experience driving organic and new business growth, including serving as the lead on large-scale (>$200M) new business pursuits
- Ability to effectively engage with C-suite leadership
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment
- Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time and in challenging situations
- Ability to communicate exceptionally, including customer and board-level briefings
Other Qualifications & Experience
- Strong working relationships with current DHS leaders and decision makers
- Strong Collaboration and team player approach a must
- Significant proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis skills
- Knowledge of enterprise IT strategies and technologies
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards
- Experience serving the broader DHS market
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI Security Clearance
- US Citizenship required
- Prior experience as a DHS Federal Employee a plus
- DHS EoD a plus
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $267,550 - $316,250. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. 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. 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Business Growth
Leadership
Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
REQ#: RQ231553
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
Join GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security Division and DHS Sector as the Vice President of a Business Area supporting DHS Headquarters, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG),
In this role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to support our DHS customers, lead and ensure excellent performance of our diversified IT and mission portfolio, partner with our Business Development, Capture and Solution teams to grow the business and ensure we retain and attract exceptional talent.
As the senior leader of this Profit and Loss business, you will set the strategic direction, aligned with the broader Sector and Division strategies, to ensure we satisfy the demands of our customers, employees, and business. With an unmatched footprint in DHS, this is a fantastic time to join GDIT and its Homeland Security Sector.
We are a leader in providing cloud, cyber, data & analytics, enterprise IT, application, and mission services to our customers.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leads the portfolio and sets the strategic and operating plan for one of three Sector business areas/portfolios
- Performs financial management with profit and loss responsibility for the Business Area, with the responsibility to meet or exceed financial targets
- Provides customer and technical oversight of the portfolio, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and employee engagement
- Drives growth – in collaboration with the Sector and Division resources; must deliver a strong book-to-bill, re-compete wins, and YoY new business growth
- Ensures alignment with Sector, Division and Company strategy and objectives
Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business, or related discipline. Master's Degree a plus.
- 10+ or more years of experience leading programs or portfolios of similar or greater size
- In-depth knowledge of the DHS mission and market, especially DHS HQ, TSA and USCG
- Ability to coordinate, manage, and supervise the activities related to Business Area operations and strategy
- Ability to manage and lead a geographically diverse team
- Experience driving organic and new business growth, including serving as the lead on large-scale (>$200M) new business pursuits
- Ability to effectively engage with C-suite leadership
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment
- Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time and in challenging situations
- Ability to communicate exceptionally, including customer and board-level briefings
Other Qualifications & Experience
- Strong working relationships with current DHS leaders and decision makers
- Strong Collaboration and team player approach a must
- Significant proposal preparation and costing/pricing analysis skills
- Knowledge of enterprise IT strategies and technologies
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards
- Experience serving the broader DHS market
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI Security Clearance
- US Citizenship required
- Prior experience as a DHS Federal Employee a plus
- DHS EoD a plus
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $267,550 - $316,250. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. 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. 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart20
- Amazon18
- BKF Engineers12
- GFT3
- Texas Department of Transportation3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation area manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing transportation, logistics, or distribution operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and schedule teams of drivers or warehouse staff
- Familiarity with DOT regulations and hours-of-service compliance requirements
- Proficiency with transportation management systems or route optimization software
- Experience tracking KPIs such as on-time delivery rate, cost per mile, and fleet utilization
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Transportation Area Manager Job Search
Quantify driver and route outcomes on your resume
Transportation area managers are evaluated on throughput, on-time delivery, and cost per mile. Replace vague claims with concrete results: how many drivers you oversaw, how many routes you managed, and what operational improvements you drove.
Match your resume to each posting's fleet size
Job postings for transportation area managers almost always specify fleet size or headcount. Tailor your resume to reflect experience that matches or slightly exceeds the scale in the listing, since undershooting signals you haven't operated at that level.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transportation area manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your compliance experience
Many transportation area manager roles require DOT compliance knowledge, hours-of-service familiarity, or OSHA recordkeeping experience. If you have that background, make it visible early in your resume so it surfaces in automated screening.
Prepare scenario answers about labor and safety incidents
Interviewers for these roles consistently ask how you've handled driver disputes, safety incidents, or missed delivery windows. Prepare two or three specific stories with outcomes, not general management philosophy, since situational questions dominate these interviews.
Negotiate with total compensation in mind
Transportation area manager offers often include fuel allowances, vehicle stipends, or performance bonuses tied to delivery metrics. When evaluating or negotiating an offer, ask the recruiter to break down each component so you're comparing total compensation, not base alone.
Transportation Area Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transportation area managers?
The most active employers for transportation area managers right now are Walmart, Amazon, and BKF Engineers, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large retail, e-commerce fulfillment, and regional freight carriers.
How many transportation area manager jobs are remote?
About 59% of transportation area manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site oversight of drivers, docks, or dispatch operations. Sub-functions like network planning, vendor coordination, and reporting are more likely to allow hybrid arrangements than field-facing operations roles.
How do you become a transportation area manager?
Start in a frontline logistics or dispatch role to build direct operational experience, then move into a team lead or supervisor position overseeing drivers or routes. Develop working knowledge of DOT compliance, fleet management systems, and delivery metrics. From there, apply for area manager roles at carriers, retailers, or third-party logistics providers that match your operational scale.
Can you get a transportation area manager job with limited experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates from adjacent fields like military logistics, retail operations, or dispatch supervision if they demonstrate strong people management and process skills. Focus your applications on smaller regional carriers or growing e-commerce fulfillment operations, which are more likely to develop candidates internally than large national freight companies with strict experience floors.
What does the transportation area manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with an operations director and a regional manager. Expect scenario-based questions about driver performance issues, safety incidents, and missed delivery windows. Some employers add a final on-site visit to their distribution center or hub before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to transportation area manager jobs?
You can find and apply to transportation area manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and operational background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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