Director of Growth, Non-Defense

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Shape, develop and implement a strategic approach to capture a Program of Record to include key hires and team development where required to ensure success.
• Strategic Growth: The United States Government is undergoing a revolution in its acquisition processes. You must be ready to accelerate that revolution and deliver capability ahead of expectations and drive results.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams—including Business Development, Program Management, and Legal—to craft compelling proposals and negotiate favorable contracts.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Develop innovative strategies to address unique challenges in shaping, developing and capturing Programs of Record.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards, including ITAR, cybersecurity, and MIL-STD requirements.
• Leadership Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on contracts and proposals strategies.
• Clearance : The candidate must have a current TS/SCI eligibility.

Job requirements

• Demonstrated prior team leadership experience in strategic growth with DHS Programs – preferably with a 0 to 1 track record.
• Strong knowledge of PPBE, acquisition processes, congressional lobbying processes, reform, and rapid acquisition processes.
• Exceptional understanding of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), US border security, and the associated gaps that have prevented DHS from a more modern and meaningful approach.
• Exceptional network; DHS, USCG, DOW, maritime community are all highly valued.
• Proven leadership to include leading, developing, and scaling a team.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. Expectation is to shape, develop and close ACAT II or similar level Programs.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering strategic solutions.
• Active security clearance: TS/SCI (polygraph or full scope a plus but not required).