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About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

The Division Director – Engineering Solutions & Services (ESS) is a senior leadership role at Chartis Federal responsible for the strategy, execution, and growth of the company’s Engineering Solutions & Services vertical, including TACCOM, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and mission-critical engineering services.

This leader owns delivery excellence, technical integrity, customer relationships, and financial performance for the ESS portfolio and plays a critical role in expanding Chartis Federal’s position as a trusted engineering and communications partner across DHS and Federal Civilian agencies.

The Division Director reports directly to the COO and provides leadership to five Program Managers supporting the ESS portfolio.

The role blends technical leadership, operational oversight, program management, and growth strategy, with the expectation that the individual can serve as a hands-on Program Manager or technical authority for select strategic or high-complexity programs when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESS Portfolio & Financial Leadership

• Own full P&L responsibility for the Engineering Solutions & Services (ESS) portfolio, including TACCOM, LMR, and engineering services contracts
• Drive revenue growth, margin performance, forecasting accuracy, and cost discipline across fielded and developmental engineering programs
• Develop workforce planning strategies, succession plans, and staffing models to ensure the ESS portfolio maintains the technical talent necessary to support current and future growth objectives
• Provide executive oversight for all ESS programs, ensuring performance against technical, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives
• Establish and enforce engineering-centric program execution standards, ensuring consistency across design, deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle support efforts

Program, Engineering & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Managers, engineering leads, and technical teams within the ESS portfolio
• Ensure disciplined execution of PMO processes, engineering change control, risk management, and performance reporting
• Serve directly as Program Manager and/or senior technical authority for designated strategic programs, transitions, or technically complex efforts
• Promote engineering rigor, configuration management, and technical integrity across all ESS activities

Customer Engagement & Mission Delivery

• Act as executive sponsor and senior escalation point for ESS customers
• Maintain active engagement with DHS components and other Federal Civilian customers relying on mission-critical communications and engineering solutions
• Translate customer mission needs into practical, executable engineering and communications solutions
• Build trusted-advisor relationships that lead to recompetes, scope expansion, and new tasking

Strategy, Growth & Capture Support

• Serve as the strategic owner of the ESS vertical, aligning execution priorities with Chartis Federal’s long-term growth strategy
• Identify, shape, and mature organic growth opportunities across TACCOM, LMR, radio systems, infrastructure engineering, and adjacent mission areas
• Partner closely with Business Development and Capture teams to define win strategies, engineering solution concepts, staffing models, and pricing approaches
• Provide technical leadership and credibility during capture efforts, proposals, oral defenses, and executive-level customer engagements

Leadership & Enterprise Collaboration

• Act as a key member of the Chartis Federal leadership team, contributing to enterprise strategy, operational maturity, and culture
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, BD, finance, contracts, quality, and HR teams to scale the ESS portfolio effectively and compliantly
• Model accountability, technical excellence, and customer-first leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Federal Government Contracting, with substantial experience supporting engineering-intensive programs
• Demonstrated success managing complex engineering, communications, or technical service portfolios with P&L responsibility for a portfolio in excess of $50M annually
• Proven leadership of Program Managers, engineers, and cross-functional technical teams
• Strong understanding of Federal acquisition, program execution, compliance, and contract management
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline strongly preferred (or equivalent depth of engineering experience)
• Ability to travel for customer engagement, program execution, and corporate priorities (~20% annually)
• Strong executive-level communication skills, particularly when explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Results-driven leader capable of balancing hands-on technical oversight with strategic growth and portfolio leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with TACCOM, LMR systems, RF engineering, communications infrastructure, or mission-critical engineering services
• Established relationships within DHS or Federal Civilian mission areas that rely on tactical or operational communications
• Demonstrated ability to grow engineering portfolios beyond a single anchor customer
• Experience serving as Program Manager or Technical Lead on large or high-risk engineering programs
• Active security clearance strongly preferred

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.