Chief Operating Officer (COO), Defense Services

Chief Operating Officer (COO), Defense Services

About the Company

Innovative digital consultancy serving government agencies

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Type

Privately Held

Founded

2017

Employees

51-200

Categories

• Roofing
• Contractors
• Skylight
• Construction
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Information Technology & Services

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Defense Services business unit. The COO will be a key leader in the organization, responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the business unit, managing day-to-day operations, and driving results. This role requires a professional with a strong background in the defense services industry, capable of managing a multi-million-dollar profit and loss business, and experienced in sustaining and growing a professional services business through business development and government contracting. The successful candidate will have a startup mentality, excellent general management and leadership skills, and a relentless commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will also be expected to build and maintain a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive team, and to ensure that the business unit's operations align with the core operations of the company.

Applicants for the COO position at the company should possess a strong understanding of business functions such as people ops, finance, marketing, and business development. The role demands a leader with superb written and oral communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to collect, analyze, and derive actionable insights from data. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative, supportive leadership style, and be passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services. While not mandatory, prior experience in the civic tech space and working in a remote-team environment are considered nice-to-have qualifications. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates who are passionate about the role, even if they do not meet all the criteria, to apply.

Hiring Manager Title

Vice President of Defense Services

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions