Director Of Strategic Growth

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.• Remote, US,

17h•$0 - $140,000

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Growth at Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) leads the identification, capture, and winning of multi-million-dollar prime contract opportunities across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian agencies. Reporting to the executive leadership team, this role shapes multi-year business development strategy, leverages ACET’s existing contract vehicles, and expands the company’s positioning in aviation maintenance and modifications, C5ISR systems integration, technical program management, and advanced IT/Cyber solutions. The position supports ACET’s expanding aerospace and aviation sustainment operations across multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide, and provides an opportunity to shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives supporting operational readiness and mission success. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. An active DoD Secret clearance is required; an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of successful government contracting business development and capture management experience, with a demonstrable win record in the defense or intelligence sector.
Deep familiarity with federal procurement processes and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Existing relationships within NAVAIR or broader DoD entities.
Broad working knowledge of C5ISR electronics integration, military aviation modification/retrofit programs, or technical IT infrastructure support.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Experience expanding a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or navigating transition out of small-business size standards.
Background or certification in formal capture methodologies, such as Shipley.
Active engagement in industry groups such as NDIA, AFCEA, or AAAA.

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and win high-value federal defense opportunities, managing the lifecycle from early market intelligence through capture strategy to final proposal submission.
Drive growth through ACET’s contract vehicles, including the GSA ASTRO Contract and IAC-MAC IDIQ, and maximize their utilization and bid frequency.
Maintain and expand networks within NAVAIR, NAVSEA, the Defense Logistics Agency, and federal health and veterans’ agencies.
Develop winning teaming structures and identify and secure small and large business subcontractors to strengthen proposal technical points.
Collaborate with ACET’s technical divisions to align company offerings in hardware/software systems engineering, uncrewed systems, and logistics with evolving warfighter mission requirements.
Shape ACET’s multi-year business development strategy and expand the company’s positioning in its core capabilities.