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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
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of transportation jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive transportation or logistics management experience
- Proven leadership over large carrier networks or private fleet operations
- Experience with transportation management systems such as Oracle TMS or MercuryGate
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- Deep knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance, and Hours of Service rules
- Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar transportation budgets
Tips for Your Vice President of Transportation Job Search
Quantify network scale on your resume
VP of transportation hiring managers want to see the size of what you've managed. Lead each bullet with fleet size, annual freight volume, or number of distribution centers you oversaw. Numbers give your resume an immediate competitive edge over narrative-only summaries.
Highlight cross-functional cost reduction wins
Executives in this role are expected to reduce transportation spend without degrading service levels. Call out specific initiatives where you renegotiated carrier contracts, consolidated lanes, or improved load efficiency. Generic leadership language won't separate you from other VP-level candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of transportation openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies mid-network-build or post-acquisition
Companies integrating a new acquisition or expanding their distribution footprint often have the most urgent VP of transportation needs. Look for press releases about new distribution centers, carrier partnerships, or logistics technology investments before you apply.
Prepare for a case-style operational interview
Many VP of transportation interviews include a scenario where you're asked to redesign a flawed network or respond to a service disruption. Walk through your diagnostic framework out loud, tie decisions to cost and service tradeoffs, and reference real situations from your career where you can.
Negotiate total compensation beyond base salary
VP-level transportation roles frequently include performance bonuses tied to on-time delivery rates, fuel cost savings, or carrier scorecards. When you receive an offer, ask which metrics trigger the bonus and confirm the measurement period so you understand what you're actually being paid to achieve.
Vice President of Transportation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of transportations?
WSP in the U.S., AECOM, and WSP are hiring the most vice president of transportations right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large retailers, third-party logistics providers, and food and beverage distributors managing national carrier networks.
How many vice president of transportation jobs are remote?
About 53% of vice president of transportation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common for roles focused on network strategy, carrier procurement, or transportation technology than for positions that require hands-on oversight of a physical fleet or distribution hub.
How do you become a vice president of transportation?
Most vice presidents of transportation move up through director or senior director roles in freight, fleet, or distribution management. Building a career in this field means gaining hands-on experience managing carriers, overseeing logistics budgets, and leading cross-functional teams. Earning a supply chain certification such as a CLTD strengthens your candidacy, and consistent results improving cost and service metrics at each level are what hiring committees look for most.
Can you get a vice president of transportation job without senior leadership experience?
Moving directly into a VP role without prior director-level experience is rare, but candidates with deep operational expertise, strong carrier relationships, and a record of leading large teams sometimes make the jump at mid-size companies or startups scaling their logistics operations. Focusing on roles where the previous VP left the network in poor shape gives you the best chance to demonstrate immediate value.
What does the vice president of transportation interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by interviews with the SVP of supply chain or COO and cross-functional leaders in procurement, operations, and finance. Final-round candidates are often asked to present a transportation strategy or respond to a network challenge. Reference checks with former direct reports and carrier partners are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of transportation jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of transportation jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in fleet management, carrier operations, or transportation strategy, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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