Vice President of Defense

Amyx is seeking a Vice President (VP)/Division Leader to lead and grow its Defense Accounts. This executive will have full divisional accountability for program execution financial performance growth and people leadership within one of Amyxs two Program Operations divisions.

As a member of the Amyx Leadership Team the VP will partner closely with the COO and executive leadership to define and execute divisional strategy aligned to corporate objectives. The role requires strong executive presence with federal customers disciplined operational leadership and a demonstrated ability to scale and mature a complex GovCon portfolio.

This position is based at Amyx headquarters in Reston VA and requires frequent engagement with customers partners and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution

• Maintain full accountability for delivery excellence across all programs within the assigned division ensuring contractual compliance quality performance and customer satisfaction.
• Provide executive oversight of program start-ups transition-in/out including risk mitigation and continuity of operations.
• Establish and enforce divisional delivery standards metrics and best practices aligned to Amyxs Program Operations framework.
• Mentor and guide Portfolio Managers and Program Managers to strengthen execution discipline risk management and customer engagement.
• Ensure accurate and timely division-level reporting including operational dashboards corporate radar inputs lessons learned and executive communications.
• Serve as an executive liaison to customers partners and internal stakeholders escalating and resolving delivery-related issues as needed.
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand evolving mission needs and shape future requirements.

Financial Management

• Own division-level financial performance including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development forecasting and full P&L accountability.
• Ensure alignment between program portfolio division and corporate financial goals.
• Drive disciplined financial management practices including cost control burn-rate management subcontractor oversight and margin optimization.
• Partner with Program Controls and Finance to proactively identify and resolve financial risks and variances.
• Lead operational efficiency initiatives and margin improvement strategies across the division.

Growth and Business Development

• Develop and execute Division Account Plan including alignment of division priorities with long-term corporate growth objectives prioritization of strategic pursuits and customer investments.

• Executive ownership of key teaming subcontractor and strategic partner relationships.

• Own recompete strategies.
• Evaluation and development of partner strategies to enhance win probability and delivery capability.
• Serve as Capture Manager or Executive Sponsor for select priority pursuits.
• Act as the divisions senior decision authority for pricing deal strategy and bid decisions.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for all divisional capture and proposal efforts in coordination with corporate Growth leadership.
• Drive organic growth strategies across existing contracts and portfolios. (typically 815% YoY)
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key government customers industry partners and teaming organizations.

Leadership and Talent Development

• Provide strong visible leadership for the division fostering a culture of accountability performance and engagement.
• Develop mentor and retain high-performing Portfolio Managers and Program Managers in alignment with the Amyx Way.
• Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning performance management succession planning and employee relations.
• Address escalated personnel and performance issues with professionalism and decisiveness.
• Promote a unified one-badge culture across employees partners and suppliers.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration innovation and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

• Bachelors degree in relevant business technical or engineering discipline.
• 1015 years of progressive leadership experience in government contracting with a strong focus on Department of Defense customers.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a $75M portfolio or division with direct oversight of Portfolio and Program Managers. (Indirect workforce:employees).
• Demonstrated general management mindset with full lifecycle ownership (people profit performance).
• Strong understanding of GovCon financial mechanics including indirect rates wrap rates and contract types (FFP T&M CPFF CPIF).
• Proven track record of organic growth through on-contract expansion and new contract wins.
• Extensive experience leading capture efforts from opportunity identification through award and transition-in.
• Strong deal strategy pricing and negotiation expertise.
• Executive-level communication skills and the ability to engage credibly with senior government and industry leaders.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity change and rapid growth.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in business engineering or a related discipline.
• TOP SECRET / SCI eligibility.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Direct experience supporting DLA DISA other 4th Estate Agencies or USTRANSCOM
• Working knowledge of IT Cybersecurity and software development lifecycles including Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

Benefits include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading reviewing/analyzing information and providing recommendations summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.