Executive Vice President

The Bison Group LLC•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Bison Group LLC is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Executive Vice President (EVP) to lead and grow our government contracting portfolio across Defense, Intelligence Community (IC), and Information Technology sectors. This senior executive will serve as a key member of the corporate leadership team, driving business development, operational excellence, and client relationships across federal agency programs. The EVP will have direct accountability for revenue generation, program delivery, and talent strategy within their portfolio, and will represent The Bison Group LLC to senior government stakeholders, prime contractors, and teaming partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Political Science, National Security, or related field; Master's degree strongly preferred
20+ years of progressive experience in government contracting, with at least 5 years in a senior executive or VP-level role
Demonstrated track record of winning and delivering contracts across DoD and/or the Intelligence Community
Deep familiarity with contract vehicles (SEWP, CIO-SP3, OASIS, GSA MAS), and government procurement lifecycle
Active TS/SCI clearance required
Ability to maintain clearance eligibility as required by customer programs
Substantive knowledge in one or more domains: Multi-Source Intelligence, ISR, Geospatial Analysis (FMV/GEOINT), Cyber Operations, or IT Modernization
Experience supporting programs at NGA, SOCOM, DIA, NSA, ODNI, or similar IC/DoD agencies
Familiarity with cleared staffing models and workforce dynamics in the national capital region

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MS in relevant discipline) or senior military/government service (O-6+/GS-15 or SES equivalent)
Prior service in the Intelligence Community or DoD in analytical, operational, or program management capacity
Existing relationships with contracting officers, program managers, and senior leaders across IC/DoD
Experience leading organizations of 200+ cleared FTEs with $75M+ in annual revenue
PMP, DAWIA, or other relevant professional certifications

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company's growth strategy across defense, IC, and IT contracting verticals
Serve as a senior advisor to the CEO on market positioning, competitive intelligence, and long-range planning
Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with DoD, IC, and civilian agency customers
Lead capture strategy for major procurements, including IDIQ vehicles, GWACs, and recompetes
Drive pipeline development with a target annual contract value (ACV) of $50M+
Identify and develop strategic teaming arrangements, joint ventures, and acquisition targets
Oversee proposal development process, pricing strategy, and color reviews
Expand company presence within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), DIA, NSA, USSOCOM, and DoD components
Provide executive oversight for all active programs within the assigned portfolio
Ensure contract compliance, CDRL delivery, and adherence to performance metrics
Partner with Program Managers to proactively resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction
Drive a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and mission focus
Collaborate with recruiting and HR to build a cleared workforce pipeline supporting current and anticipated programs
Mentor and develop senior program managers, division directors, and business development staff
Champion a performance-driven, mission-aligned organizational culture