Full-Time

Junior Software Engineer

Clearance Sponsorship

Posted on 8/6/2026

General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology

10,001+ employees

Government IT contractor delivering defense tech

Compensation Overview

$93.7k - $126.5k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Software Testing
Java
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • The role requires 0+ years of related experience.
  • The candidate must have skills in Java software development, Linux, and Python software development.
  • The candidate must have experience or ability in software systems, software updates, application development, and software development.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • The candidate must currently possess or be able to obtain Top Secret SCI plus Polygraph clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Research, design, develop, and modify enterprise-wide systems and applications software.
  • Assist with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • Assist with analyzing user and business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems.
  • Assist with creating models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application.
  • Perform software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging.
  • Assist with documenting software or systems for future maintenance and updates.
Desired Qualifications
  • Problem-solving skills are preferred.
General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology

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GDIT provides IT services, systems engineering, and mission support to U.S. government and related agencies, covering digital modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, data analytics, application development, and IT infrastructure. It wins long-term government contracts and builds, operates, and maintains technology solutions for agencies across defense, civilian, health, and homeland security sectors. The company differentiates itself through large acquisitions that created a broad, integrated government IT capability and a clearance-backed workforce with deep domain knowledge in security and intelligence. Its goal is to help government agencies modernize operations securely and efficiently, including areas like battlespace technology, border security, and smart government initiatives through ongoing technology investments.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • January 2026 brought a $988 million Navy modernization win, expanding fleet systems work.
  • August 2026 added a $1.3 billion Guard cybersecurity contract, strengthening recurring federal revenue.
  • May 2026 CLEAR partnership expands identity work across CMS and civilian agencies.

What critics are saying

  • WARN filings hit Virginia, Maryland, and DC in 2026, signaling contract churn.
  • The Army National Guard ENOCS and Navy SACSS wins depend on option exercises.
  • CLEAR and DOGMA face faster-moving primes and hyperscalers; one slip erodes GDIT relevance.

What makes General Dynamics Information Technology unique

  • GDIT’s cleared workforce and security pedigree fit Navy, Guard, and intelligence missions.
  • The 2026 VIA strategy pairs government delivery with commercial partners like CLEAR and NightDragon.
  • Mission Emerge Center and DOGMA turn prototypes into deployable mission software fast.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
PR Newswire
Aug 7th, 2026
GDIT wins $1.3B contract for Army National Guard network operations and cybersecurity support

General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a $1.3 billion contract to provide enterprise IT and cybersecurity services for the Army National Guard and other federal government partners. The Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support contract, awarded by the General Services Administration, has a one-year base period and six one-year option periods. GDIT will upgrade and build new enterprise IT environments, operate and defend the Guard's classified and unclassified networks, and provide integrated IT services including operations centres and workforce support. The company will apply advanced artificial intelligence, data analytics and communication capabilities to enhance mission execution. The award builds on GDIT's existing partnership with the Army National Guard and broader Army-wide support portfolio.

General Dynamics Information Technology
Aug 6th, 2026
SOF Week dispatch: AI at the edge - securing decision advantage in contested environments.

SOF Week dispatch: AI at the edge - securing decision advantage in contested environments. Watch Time 34 minutes date posted August 6th, 2026 Its Industries In partnership with GovExec TV, GDIT's Matt Osinski sat down with LTC Eric Sturzinger, Director of Research and Engagements at the U.S. Army's Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), and Aaron Gussman, Principal Architect for National Security at Google Public Sector, at SOF Week 2026 to discuss how secure, AI-enabled edge computing is delivering decisive advantage in contested environments. Their conversation highlighted how deployable cloud capabilities - proven in real-world exercises and built on zero-trust principles - are enabling warfighters to turn data into decisive action, even when connectivity is fragile, denied, or intermittently available. Tune into the full program to discover how predictive analytics and AI at the tactical edge are redefining operational readiness and empowering the next generation of military missions.

WASH100
Jul 9th, 2026
GDIT president Amy Gilliland accepts 2026 Wash100 Award from jim Garrettson.

GDIT president Amy Gilliland accepts 2026 Wash100 Award from jim Garrettson. Amy Gilliland, executive vice president and president of General Dynamics Information Technology, has accepted her ninth consecutive Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic in recognition of her leadership in advancing artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and other technologies while expanding GDIT's role in supporting defense, civilian and intelligence missions. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Gilliland during a recent visit to GDIT's headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Why did Amy Gilliland win the 2026 Wash100 Award? Gilliland was recognized for driving GDIT's investments in emerging technologies and helping align the company's innovation strategy with evolving government priorities. Announcing her selection, Garrettson highlighted Gilliland's sustained leadership and GDIT's growing role supporting mission-critical federal programs. "Nine consecutive Wash100 Awards place Amy in a truly rare company and speak to the steady, trusted leadership she brings to GovCon. As GDIT executive vice president and president, Amy secures industry-pacing contracts in foundational technologies," Garrettson said. "Given Gilliland's status as a Navy veteran, it's fitting that GDIT is continuing to consolidate the Navy's IT help desk while also providing intelligence analytical support services for Special Operations Command, demonstrating the company remains the Pentagon's first choice for essential missions," he added. Who is Amy Gilliland? Gilliland has spent more than two decades with General Dynamics, including nearly 10 years at General Dynamics Information Technology, where she has championed growth centered on AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. She serves as EVP and president of GDIT, overseeing 26,000 technologists and services professionals operating across more than 50 countries in support of defense, civilian and intelligence missions. Before entering the private sector, Gilliland served nearly a decade in the U.S. Navy as a surface warfare officer and public affairs officer, becoming the third woman ever to serve as a Navy brigade commander. Advancing GDIT's growth strategy. Under Gilliland's leadership, GDIT has expanded strategic partnerships with Google Public Sector, Amazon Web Services, IonQ and Everfox while introducing new cyber and AI platforms and broadening its nationwide innovation ecosystem through laboratories, centers of excellence and the Mission Emerge Center. The company has also secured a series of major federal modernization awards spanning defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, including a nearly $1 billion Navy contract awarded in January to modernize C5ISR systems across surface combatant ships. As GDIT continues to support major Navy modernization efforts, military, government and industry leaders will gather at the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 to examine AI, digital engineering, autonomy, cybersecurity, network modernization and other priorities shaping the future naval force. Sign up now to hear experts discuss the technologies transforming naval operations. What is the Wash100 Award? Founded in 2014, the Wash100 Award recognizes the most influential leaders across government and the GovCon community for their leadership, innovation and impact on federal missions and the evolving technology landscape. Read Amy Gilliland's full Wash100 profile to learn more about her leadership, GDIT's technology investments and her contributions to government modernization. Executive Mosaic congratulates Amy Gilliland on receiving her 2026 Wash100 Award and looks forward to her continued leadership across the GovCon community. Share the Post:

ExecutiveBiz
May 21st, 2026
GDIT, CLEAR enter into federal digital identity delivery partnership.

GDIT, CLEAR enter into federal digital identity delivery partnership. * GDIT, CLEAR have partnered to deliver digital identity offerings to federal health and civilian customers * The collaboration expands the deployment of the CLEAR1 secure identity platform in government environments * The 2026 FedCiv Summit on Oct. 29 will address AI, cloud and cybersecurity priorities The GDIT-CLEAR partnership reflects the growing focus on secure digital modernization initiatives across the federal civilian sector. Attend the 2026 FedCiv Summit on Oct. 29 to hear discussions on AI adoption, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity priorities and procurement trends shaping government operations. Reserve your spot now! Under a strategic collaboration agreement, GDIT said Wednesday it will serve as CLEAR's federal systems integrator to facilitate the deployment of CLEAR1, the company's secure identity platform, in government mission environments. What does the partnership intend to pursue? GDIT and CLEAR will develop identity management solutions through GDIT's Emerge Labs to support health and civilian application use cases. The companies said the collaboration will focus on providing secure access to electronic records and reducing fraud, waste and abuse across government programs. GDIT also noted that it has integrated CLEAR1 into its hybrid multicloud products and tools program supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The partnership aligns with GDIT's Vision, Acceleration and Innovation strategy, which focuses on expanding relationships with commercial tech companies to drive innovation in support of government customers. What did GDIT & CLEAR officials say about the partnership? GDIT President Amy Gilliland said the company works to help government customers deliver secure services while maintaining seamless user experiences. "Our collaboration with CLEAR strengthens that commitment by enabling agencies to work smarter with modern identity tools that are seamless, trusted and widely applicable across the federal government," said Gilliland, a 2026 Wash100 awardee. CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman Becker said trusted digital identity plays a key role in delivering healthcare and government services. "We're proud to combine CLEAR1's trusted identity platform with GDIT's deep expertise in federal health and civilian agencies," Becker said. "Together, this collaboration helps these agencies strengthen protection of sensitive information, reduce identity-driven fraud, and provide more reliable access to the programs that patients, providers and public servants depend on." How does the collaboration align with GDIT's technology partnerships? The CLEAR agreement follows other recent GDIT partnerships focused on emerging technologies and AI for government missions. GDIT recently partnered with NightDragon to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies for federal agencies, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity and autonomous systems.

MarTech Series
May 20th, 2026
CLEAR and GDIT announce strategic collaboration agreement.

CLEAR and GDIT announce strategic collaboration agreement. May 20, 2026 1 min. read CLEAR and GDIT will deliver secure digital identity management solutions to federal health and civilian agencies. CLEAR, the security identity company, and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced a strategic collaboration agreement to deliver secure digital identity management and verification solutions for federal health and civilian agencies. Under this agreement, CLEAR has selected GDIT as its preferred federal systems integrator for delivering CLEAR1, CLEAR's secure identity platform, into complex mission environments. By combining GDIT's decades of mission and technology expertise with CLEAR1's trusted identity platform, this collaboration will enable agencies to provide secure and efficient access for civilians, providers and employees. Together, the companies will develop solutions in GDIT's Emerge Labs, designed to improve how identities are managed across health and civilian application use cases, including providing secure access to electronic records and eliminating fraud, waste and abuse. GDIT has already incorporated CLEAR1 into its hybrid multi-cloud products and tools program supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. "Secure, trusted identity is foundational to how our government delivers healthcare and critical services," said Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR. "We're proud to combine CLEAR1's trusted identity platform with GDIT's deep expertise in federal health and civilian agencies. Together, this collaboration helps these agencies strengthen protection of sensitive information, reduce identity-driven fraud, and provide more reliable access to the programs that patients, providers and public servants depend on." "We help our customers serve the public with confidence and security while providing a seamless user experience," said Amy Gilliland, GDIT president. "Our collaboration with CLEAR strengthens that commitment by enabling agencies to work smarter with modern identity tools that are seamless, trusted and widely applicable across the federal government." This collaboration builds on CLEAR's track record as a trusted partner to government agencies, advancing more secure and seamless digital identity solutions to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse.