Head of Government Strategy

Head of Government Growth Strategy

Adams County, CO

$180,000 - $210,000 per annum + equity

Full-Time, Hybrid

Shape how a growth-stage defense technology company wins in the public sector. This senior role suits a commercially minded operator with technical depth who wants real influence at executive level.

Why Join?

• Work closely with executive leadership on decisions that matter


• Shape market strategy and product direction


• Chance to build and lead a future team


• Join at a stage where your impact is visible quickly

The Company

The company is a software-led business building technology for aerospace, defense and commercial platforms. It serves demanding customers across government and industry, is growing quickly and values working together in person.

The Role

This is a strategic, relationship-led position rather than a day-to-day sales role. You will help decide which customers, partners and channels deserve priority, and make sure the business is well placed early.

• Define the long-term public sector growth strategy


• Assess customers, partners and pursuits with rigorous, investment-style analysis


• Build credible relationships with agencies, program teams and major contractors


• Shape teaming and early pursuit approaches


• Brief leadership on budgets, trends and competitors


• Bring customer insight into product decisions

The Essential Requirements

• Degree in engineering, business, public policy or a related field


• 5+ years in government business development, capture, strategy consulting, program leadership or a related technical-commercial role


• Proven knowledge of the US defense buying environment, from government, industry or advisory work


• Strong grasp of public budgeting, contracting and program execution


• Credibility with both senior executives and engineers


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Keen to work in person in a fast-moving business

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Technical background in aerospace, defense or systems engineering


• Strategy consulting or investment due diligence experience


• Involvement in large, competitive government pursuits, including negotiating with primes


• Experience with emerging technology companies


• Active US security clearance


• Established relationships across major defense primes and program offices

Benefits

• Direct access to executive leadership and real influence on strategy


• Clear route to build and lead a team as the business scales


• Collaborative, in-person culture

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your resume through this site.

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Disclaimer

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