Amyx, Inc. · 1 month ago
Vice President of Defense
US-VA-Reston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAmyx, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Defense to lead and grow its Defense Accounts. This role involves full divisional accountability for program execution, financial performance, growth, and people leadership, while collaborating closely with executive leadership to align divisional strategy with corporate objectives.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 Amyx’s 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
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
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 division’s 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 8–15% YoY)
Build and sustain strong relationships with key government customers, industry partners, and teaming organizations
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant business, technical, or engineering discipline
10–15 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: 500–1,000 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 4*th* Estate Agencies, or USTRANSCOM
Working knowledge of IT, Cybersecurity, and software development lifecycles, including Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
Benefits
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
Company
Amyx, Inc.
At Amyx, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, our mission is to exceed our customer's expectations on every contract, to provide an environment that encourages, recognizes and rewards the extraordinary contributions of our employees, and to advance and support the communities in which we work and live.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
William Schaefer
CEO and President
Recent News
2024-02-09
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2024-02-09
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