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Arlington, VA · On-site

$173K - $294K/yr

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Quantico, VA · On-site

$128K - $214K/yr

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Game Development Director information

How does a Game Development Director balance creative vision with project deadlines and budget constraints?

As a Game Development Director, one of the main challenges is ensuring the team's creative ideas are realized while staying within project timelines and budgets. This requires close collaboration with designers, producers, and engineers to prioritize features and make informed trade-offs. Regular progress reviews and open communication help identify potential risks early, allowing for adjustments before issues escalate. Directors often foster a culture where innovation is encouraged, but practical considerations guide decision-making to ensure the finished game meets both creative and business goals.

What does a Game Development Director do?

A Game Development Director oversees the entire process of creating and delivering video games. They manage teams of designers, programmers, artists, and other specialists, ensuring the project stays on schedule and within budget. Their responsibilities include setting the creative vision, making high-level decisions, and communicating with stakeholders to align the game’s direction with business goals. Additionally, they resolve conflicts, manage resources, and help maintain a productive and innovative work environment.

What is the difference between Game Development Director vs Game Producer?

AspectGame Development DirectorGame Producer
Primary FocusOversees overall game development strategy, creative vision, and team leadershipManages project timelines, budgets, and coordination among teams
Required SkillsLeadership, creative direction, technical knowledgeProject management, communication, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with designers, artists, programmers, and executivesCoordinates between departments, manages schedules and resources
Industry UsageCommonly found in AAA and large-scale game studiosWidely used across all game development levels

The Game Development Director focuses on the creative and strategic leadership of game projects, while the Game Producer handles project management, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within the game development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Development Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Development Director, you need extensive experience in game design and production, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of the gaming industry, often backed by a degree in computer science, game design, or related fields. Proficiency with project management tools (such as Jira or Trello), game engines (like Unity or Unreal Engine), and familiarity with agile development methodologies is essential. Exceptional communication, creative vision, and team management abilities help foster innovation and guide multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering high-quality games on schedule while leading teams effectively in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
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Defense - Army Business Development Director - Aberdeen

Defense - Army Business Development Director - Aberdeen

GDIT

Falls Church, VA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

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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