The role is a senior leadership position responsible for translating the ambition of building enduring national security capabilities into real-world impact
Job Summary
The role is a senior leadership position responsible for translating the ambition of building enduring national security capabilities into real-world impact.
You will lead 'left-of-bang' shaping with mission owners and program offices before solicitations exist to uncover non-obvious paths to adoption.
This is a hands-on leadership role designed for someone who wants to build the system rather than inherit an existing one.
Matching Summary
The role is a senior leadership position responsible for translating the ambition of building enduring national security capabilities into real-world impact.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Define public sector growth strategy
Lead left-of-bang shaping with stakeholders
Set bid/no-bid decisions across portfolio
Architect creative solutions for warfighter
Operationalize federal scale-up initiatives
Nice-to-have
Thrives in fast-moving environments
Limited oversight leadership style
Creative combination of capabilities
Solve complex mission problems
Build systems from scratch
Key Requirements
Senior leader experience in defense or federal sectors
Proven track record in public sector growth strategy
Ability to operate with limited oversight
Experience with Department of War acquisition pathways
Work Rights
Likely US citizenship required due to national security focus