Head Of Defense Growth

Red Cell Partners

Remote, United States
Remote
Define public sector growth strategy
Lead left-of-bang shaping with stakeholders
Set bid/no-bid decisions across portfolio
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

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