Executive Vice President
25 days ago
Arlington
Job Description The Executive Vice President (EVP) is a key enterprise leader responsible for driving operational execution, strategic growth, and federal contracting excellence across the Kituwah Global Government Group. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of federal and commercial programs, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-performing results aligned with tribal economic development objectives. The EVP is accountable for revenue expansion, disciplined program management, operational maturity, and risk mitigation across a growing family of 8(a), small business, and commercial entities. This includes direct oversight of program operations, shared services coordination, capture and growth strategy, and long-term enterprise planning. This position mirrors EVP/COO responsibilities in major tribal government contracting organizations and requires a senior executive with demonstrated success scaling multi-entity platforms under SBA regulations and complex federal acquisition environments CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Growth Lead the development and execution of enterprise strategy for federal markets, including multi-year business plans and diversification initiatives. Drive year-over-year revenue growth, margin improvement, and backlog expansion through disciplined capture, bid strategy, and program performance. Ensure strategic alignment between subsidiaries, shared services, and organizational priorities. Provide executive ownership of enterprise business development performance, including personal and team revenue goals. Oversee pipeline development, competitive assessments, and market strategy using tools such as SAM.gov, GovWin, agency budgets, and market intelligence. Champion innovation, operational scalability, and new capability development Federal Contract Oversight & Governance Oversee federal contract performance across all subsidiaries and program areas, ensuring cost, schedule, and deliverable excellence. Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, SBA 8(a) program regulations, DCAA requirements, internal policies, and agency-specific directives. Establish and enforce governance structures, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), red/blue team proposal reviews, and risk reporting. Maintain oversight of corrective action plans, risk registers, audit readiness (DCAA, DOL, SBA, ISO/CMMI), and internal quality controls. Resolve escalated contract issues and lead executive-level communications with contracting officers and government stakeholders. Ensure disciplined contract lifecycle management from start-up to closeout Portfolio Diversification & 8(a) Lifecycle Management Lead strategic planning for the tribal 8(a) portfolio, including certification, graduation planning, and transition to competitive business. Ensure operational infrastructures support sole-source, competitive, and high-value federal vehicle participation (IDIQ, GWAC, BPA, MATOC). Support creation, launch, and optimization of new subsidiaries aligned to market opportunities and capability needs. Guide tribal mentor-protégé strategies, JV formation, and teaming partnerships to expand market access. Operational Excellence & Enterprise Coordination Oversee enterprise operations across program management, HR, contracts, finance, IT, and compliance to ensure integrated, consistent performance. Drive adoption of industry best practices, including CMMI, ISO, EVMS, quality management systems, and enterprise management tools (ERP, HRIS). Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including: o Revenue, EBITDA, indirect rates o Program margin and utilization o Backlog, pipeline health, bid-to-win ratio o Recruiting, retention, and workforce development metrics Lead efforts to standardize operating procedures, strengthen quality controls, and ensure audit readiness. Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning cycles. Executive Collaboration, Leadership, & Talent Development Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on growth, operational performance, risk, and organizational strategy. Mentor senior managers, program directors, and subsidiary leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and mission stewardship. Guide leadership development, talent pipelines, and succession planning to support enterprise expansion. Promote ethical leadership, cultural responsibility, and alignment with tribal mission and community benefit. Government, Industry, & Tribal Stakeholder Engagement Represent Kituwah Global in executive-level engagements with federal agencies, prime contractors, tribal leadership, and industry associations. Strengthening relationships with contracting officers, program managers, and federal decision-makers to drive opportunity and performance. Support tribal workforce development, community engagement, and initiatives that connect organizational success to tribal prosperity. Ensure enterprise messaging reflects professionalism, compliance, transparency, and tribal values. QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Government Contracting, or a related field required. Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in federal contracting or federal services. Experience leading a federal contracting enterprise or business unit with annual revenue typically ranging from $50M–$500M+. Deep knowledge of SBA tribal 8(a) regulations, federal procurement processes, and multi-entity tribal corporate structures. Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving margins, and managing complex portfolios with multiple agencies. Strong financial acumen, including cost accounting standards, indirect rate management, DCAA compliance, and financial forecasting. Expertise Company DescriptionKituwah Global Government Group, LLC (KG3) is the government contracting arm of The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). KG3 subsidiaries provide Federal customers goods and services such as: program management, information technology, construction services, logistics, manufacturing, and administrative support services. Our employees have the experience and technical skills to provide quality solutions and solve complex challenges for our valued customers.Kituwah Global Government Group, LLC (KG3) is the government contracting arm of The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). KG3 subsidiaries provide Federal customers goods and services such as: program management, information technology, construction services, logistics, manufacturing, and administrative support services. Our employees have the experience and technical skills to provide quality solutions and solve complex challenges for our valued customers.