Chief Executive Officer (8649)

LOCATION: Stafford VA

STATUS: Open/Actively Interviewing

TRAVEL: N/A

CLEARANCE: Secret required with ability to obtain a Top Secret

BENEFITS: 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Flexible Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Description:

The CEO will lead a 20-year-old defense contractor specializing in SETA support across the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, and CBRNE joint enterprise. The CEO will guide the next phase of expansion by strengthening customer intimacy, deepening partnerships across the defense ecosystem, and driving disciplined, strategic growth while preserving the company's culture of integrity and service.

Company Size: Small - Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business
Industry: Defense Contracting (SETA Support, Logistics, Engineering, Acquisition, Program Management)
Operating Footprint: Multiple states + select international locations
Primary Customers: U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, Joint CBRNE community, other DoD organizations

Strategic Priorities

• Expand presence within core DoD customers while identifying adjacent mission areas and emerging opportunities.
• Strengthen customer relationships through consistent executive engagement and a deep understanding of mission needs.
• Position the company for long-term competitiveness through innovation, talent development, and operational excellence.
• Maintain agility and responsiveness while scaling processes, infrastructure, and leadership capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Mission Engagement

• Serve as the senior executive interface with DoD leadership, program managers, and contracting officers.
• Build and sustain long-term, trust-based relationships that reinforce the company's reputation for reliability and mission alignment.
• Ensure the company anticipates customer needs and delivers high-quality SETA support that advances mission outcomes.

Growth & Business Development

• Lead the development and execution of a growth strategy focused on expanding within existing customers and entering new DoD markets.
• Oversee capture, proposal, and competitive positioning for new and recompete opportunities.
• Evaluate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and potential acquisitions that enhance capabilities or expand market access.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead a geographically distributed workforce across multiple states and international locations, ensuring consistent culture, communication, and performance.
• Collaborate with the executive team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the company maintains high standards of ethics, compliance, and operational discipline.

Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to support sustainable growth.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, cybersecurity requirements, export controls, and all relevant federal regulations.
• Provide transparent reporting and strategic insight to the Chairman.

Required Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience within the defense contracting industry, ideally in SETA or professional services.
• Demonstrated success leading or scaling a small-to-mid-sized federal contractor with distributed operations.
• Strong relationships within DoD communities, with a deep understanding of their missions and acquisition environments.
• Proven track record in business development, capture, and strategic growth.
• Expertise in federal acquisition processes, contract vehicles, and competitive dynamics.
• Ability to lead a geographically dispersed workforce and maintain a cohesive, mission-focused culture.
• Active Secret or higher or the ability to acquire a Top Secret.

Desired Attributes

• Relationship-driven leadership style.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on execution.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence with government and industry stakeholders.
• Commitment to customer mission success, employee development, and ethical leadership.
• Ability to navigate complex DoD environments and anticipate emerging mission needs.

EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.