Principal Growth Operations & Strategic Coordination

SAIC • Reston, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a high-energy, driven, and execution-focused Principal, Growth Operations & Strategic Coordination to serve as the operational engine and strategic partner to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Growth & Strategy. This high-visibility role drives the operating rhythm of the growth organization, partnering with Market Growth Leaders, capture teams, and senior executives to support rigorous pipeline management, disciplined budget and resource allocation, and execution of strategic initiatives. It is an opportunity for a Federal Business Development and Capture professional to transition into an enterprise-level operations role with direct impact on win rates and organizational growth.

The role includes enabling the SVP and leadership team, governing pipeline and CRM processes, overseeing Business Development and Capture budgets and resources, orchestrating strategic events, and connecting teams across market leadership, capture, finance, and HR. The position is based in the DMV area and requires working on-site alongside the executive leadership team at least three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 9 or more years of experience; master's degree and 7 or more years of experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of experience and 9 years of experience.
• Experience in Federal Business Development, Capture Management, Proposal Operations, or Strategic Growth Operations.
• Demonstrated interest in the end-to-end federal business development and capture lifecycle, with a strong understanding of how pipelines are built, qualified, resourced, and won.
• Strong familiarity with industry-standard CRM databases and pipeline/reporting tools.
• Local to the DMV area and able to work on-site at least 3 days per week alongside the executive leadership team.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with and hold accountable senior executives, Market Leaders, and cross-functional peers.
• Assertiveness, urgency, and willingness to constructively challenge Market Growth Leaders on pipeline health, budget burn, and deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving ability, including anticipating bottlenecks and identifying pipeline or calendar gaps.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to turn executive vision into structured, repeatable operational rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate challenges, drive leadership-team action items to closure, prepare executive briefings, and maintain organizational momentum as a force multiplier for the SVP.
• Partner with Market Growth Leaders to maintain pipeline hygiene, forecast accuracy, and milestone accountability.
• Manage the rhythm of pipeline reviews and track signature pursuits across CRM platforms.
• Oversee the Business Development and Capture budget, including B&P and overhead resources, and track spending against strategic priorities.
• Coordinate resource allocation across market segments to prioritize high-probability, high-value pursuits.
• Plan and execute strategic offsites, leadership syncs, quarterly business reviews, and organization-wide All-Hands meetings.
• Build event agendas, manage preparation, and track post-event actions.
• Connect Market Leaders, Capture Managers, Finance, and HR, navigating organizational dynamics to align teams around shared growth targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal