Jylinda Johnson

Sector Vice President & General Manager, Government Operations and Citizen Services, GDIT

Jylinda Johnson leads GDIT’s Government Operations and Citizen Services sector, a $700 million portfolio spanning 20 federal civilian agencies. Johnson brings a deep commitment to excellence in overseeing a talented team of more than 3,500 experts dedicated to mission-driven innovation across the government.

“Our strength comes from an unwavering devotion to enriching the lives of citizens and their families through technology and innovation,” Johnson said. “Whether it’s supporting small business owners interacting with the government, modernizing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s IT infrastructure or enhancing the experience of a parent dropping off a care package for their child at the local post office, we are driving digital innovation and improving the citizen experience in partnership with the most respected leaders in government.”

Why Watch

Looking ahead, Johnson and her team remain focused on harnessing emerging technologies to further enhance their solutions. By leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing and data analytics, GDIT continues to empower agencies to serve their missions with precision and efficiency.

Johnson’s leadership reflects her passion for innovation, collaboration and creating opportunities that inspire and uplift both her team and the communities they serve.

Fun fact: Johnson serves on the advisory board of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and is an executive committee member of the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council. In 2024, she was the industry chair for the ImagineNation ELC conference, an event with over 1,000 government and industry executives discussing leading technology and trends.