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Director Software Development Jobs in Elkton, MD

1650 - Software Developer

Belcamp, MD · On-site

$83K - $139K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirements * 10+ years of relevant experience in software development. * 5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting software development preferred. * Ability to analyze user requirements ...

1650 - Software Developer

Belcamp, MD · On-site

$83K - $139K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirements * 10+ years of relevant experience in software development. * 5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting software development preferred. * Ability to analyze user requirements ...

1650 - Software Developer

Belcamp, MD · On-site

$83K - $139K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirements * 10+ years of relevant experience in software development. * 5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting software development preferred. * Ability to analyze user requirements ...

Senior Embedded Engineer / Newark, DE

Newark, DE · On-site

$121K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

This is a permanent, direct hire role in Newark, DE. You will be doing hands-on low-level firmware and embedded software development in an R&D environment. The team is small and collaborative, and ...

Software Engineer Location: Wilmington, DE Employment: Temp (12 months) Industry: Banking ... Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Elkton, MD is $172,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $148,200.00 and $200,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Software Development vs Software Engineering Manager?

AspectDirector Software DevelopmentSoftware Engineering Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple teams, strategic planning, and long-term goalsManages day-to-day team operations, project delivery, and technical guidance
FocusHigh-level leadership, cross-team coordination, and business alignmentTeam management, technical mentorship, and project execution
Required CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, strong technical background, leadership experience

The main difference is that the Director Software Development focuses on strategic leadership and overseeing multiple teams, while the Software Engineering Manager concentrates on managing individual teams and project execution. Both roles require technical expertise and leadership skills, but the director role involves broader organizational responsibilities.

What cities near Elkton, MD are hiring for Director Software Development jobs?

Cities near Elkton, MD with the most Director Software Development job openings:

Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Elkton, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $172,388 per year, or $82.9 per hour.

Defense - Army Business Development Director - Aberdeen

GDIT

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


General Dynamics Information Technology rating

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

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:

Business Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Customer Relationships, Government Markets, New Business Development, Strategic Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Army Business Development Director


Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Business Development Director 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 Business Development Director, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Department of the Army. You will play a crucial role in identifying opportunities where GDIT can partner with the Army to deliver game-changing capabilities in support of Army transformation, while also growing our business.

  • Lead all aspects of account growth, new business development and customer relationship management across all levels within assigned accounts.
  • Meet with customers to understand the customer territory-relative to portfolio of deals
  • Develop a pipeline of new opportunities for assigned Sector or market segment
  • Lead identification and qualification of new business opportunities that support the account plan, Sector growthgoals, and submit targets, throughout the opportunity life cycle.
  • Lead early development of win strategy during the Assessment Phase, prior to assignment of a Capture Manager
  • Lead identification, qualification, and capture on select OTAs with assistance from the Defense CTO/SA.
  • Execute call plans to collect information about opportunities; in collaboration with technical staff, offers and tests potential solutions; qualifies opportunities;document customer meetings in Salesforce.
  • Meet with OEM vendors, other GD business units, and potential industry partners to collect information about opportunities and customers
  • Develop customer relationships, improve customer intimacy, strengthen key customer relationships
  • Identify competitors, assess strategic fit, assess OCI
  • Prepare for and brief opportunities at formal gate reviews.
  • Develop and brief Pursuit Reviews
  • Provide insight from customer point of view throughout opportunity life cycle.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation and growth to GDIT. The Army Business Development Director must have:

  • Education: BS/BA Degree Required
  • Experience: 10+ years of Sales/BD/Capture/Proposal experience within the DoW/Army environment; preferably in a technical area (i.e. Signals, Cyber, etc.) and/or acquisition background (i.e. ACC, ACC-APG, PEO, CPE, PAE)
  • Demonstrated experience managing a pipeline of business focused on year-over-year Growth or equivalent experience managing a pipeline of acquisitions or major government projects.
  • Demonstrable track record of success converting that pipeline into single award wins upward of $50M and/or equivalent experience managing government projects or acquisition to successful completion/execution.
  • Experience developing Account Strategies or Strategies for Capability Development and Acquisition
  • Experience with forecasting capabilities and tools, including, preferably CRM tools (e.g. SalesForce), SharePoint, and all Microsoft Office applications
  • Assuming prior business development experience, willingness to provide 'deal sheet' of opportunities led and supported with results (won, lost, pending) [without disclosing proprietary information]

  • Secret Clearance required to start, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI
  • Location: Hybrid to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD or Falls Church, VA office with the expectation the selected individual will work three (3) days per week in office/customer sites as needed
  • US Citizenship Required


Desired Qualifications:

  • Technical expertise in areas of relevance: software development, cloud, cybersecurity, ai, advanced logistics
  • Master's Degree
  • Able to develop actionable plans by leveraging market knowledge
  • Significant professional connections with government leaders working in Northern Virginia, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Augusta and or Sierra Vista.


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 $173,400 - $234,600. 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:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Aberdeen Proving Ground - 2201 Aberdeen Blvd (MDC075)

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Falls Church - 3150 Fairview Park Dr (VAS095)

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.

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

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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. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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