Job Description
Our client has an extensive history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. They offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, engineering, and analysis.
The
Sr. Vice President provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a growing government contractor. This leader will oversee multiple multi-million-dollar contracts supporting clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). The SVP will ensure delivery excellence, strengthen client relationships, and drive growth across existing and emerging defense missions. This position is a hybrid role including a blend of on-site and remote work.
Key Responsibilities: Executive Leadership & Strategic Oversight - Provide vision, leadership, and operational management for all programs and contracts within the DOD portfolio.
- Ensure alignment of program execution with the client’s strategic objectives, client mission priorities, and corporate performance goals.
- Lead a geographically dispersed workforce of employees, and subcontractors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as the primary executive interface with senior leadership across the DoD.
- Build and sustain strong, trusted relationships with clients and partners, ensuring customer satisfaction and mission success.
- Represent the company at conferences, forums, and industry events to enhance corporate visibility and influence.
Program & Contract Management - Oversee all aspects of contract performance, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
- Drive excellence in program delivery, cost control, and performance metrics across multiple large-scale programs.
- Provide oversight of program managers to ensure delivery of high-quality services on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Manage subcontractors and vendor partners, ensuring adherence to contractual and quality standards.
Financial Management & Business Growth - Monitor financial health across the portfolio, including forecasting, profitability analysis, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Finance and Contracts to ensure accurate reporting and effective management of cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams to identify, shape, and win new DoD opportunities.
- Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives aimed at expanding the client’s footprint in the DoD domains.
Operational Excellence - Implement performance monitoring systems, quality control procedures, and corrective action plans as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, employee engagement, and client satisfaction.
Job Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field; Master’s degree preferred.
- PMP certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar contracts within the government contracting or defense industry.
- Proven record managing large-scale programs supporting DoD customers.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams of 50+ personnel, including subcontractors and technical staff.
- Deep understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract management, and R&D program execution.
- Experience interfacing with senior military, civilian, and industry executives.
- Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook Calendar) and ability to adapt to evolving technologies.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Job Qualifications - Prior experience leading or supporting contracts with the DoD R&D commands.
- Background in defense systems engineering, or research and technology development.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement growth strategies in the defense market.
- Experience leading capture and proposal efforts for large-scale defense contracts.
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid) - 2 days in office, 3 days remote each week
Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD, PTO, parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays, 401(k) matching, employee assistance programs, and educational assistance
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, 3 days per week,