Vice President Program Management Jobs in Virginia

The Executive Vice President (EVP) is a key enterprise leader responsible for driving operational execution, strategic

growth, and federal contracting excellence across the Kituwah Global Government Group. This role oversees a diverse

portfolio of federal and commercial programs, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-performing results aligned

with tribal economic development objectives.

The EVP is accountable for revenue expansion, disciplined program management, operational maturity, and risk

mitigation across a growing family of 8(a), small business, and commercial entities. This includes direct oversight of

program operations, shared services coordination, capture and growth strategy, and long-term enterprise planning.

This position mirrors EVP/COO responsibilities in major tribal government contracting organizations and requires a

senior executive with demonstrated success scaling multi-entity platforms under SBA regulations and complex federal

acquisition environments

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Growth

Lead the development and execution of enterprise strategy for federal markets, including multi-year business

plans and diversification initiatives.

Drive year-over-year revenue growth, margin improvement, and backlog expansion through disciplined

capture, bid strategy, and program performance.

Ensure strategic alignment between subsidiaries, shared services, and organizational priorities.

Provide executive ownership of enterprise business development performance, including personal and team

revenue goals.

Oversee pipeline development, competitive assessments, and market strategy using tools such as SAM.gov,

GovWin, agency budgets, and market intelligence.

Champion innovation, operational scalability, and new capability development

Federal Contract Oversight & Governance

Oversee federal contract performance across all subsidiaries and program areas, ensuring cost, schedule, and

deliverable excellence.

Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, SBA 8(a) program regulations, DCAA requirements, internal policies,

and agency-specific directives.

Establish and enforce governance structures, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), red/blue

team proposal reviews, and risk reporting.

Maintain oversight of corrective action plans, risk registers, audit readiness (DCAA, DOL, SBA, ISO/CMMI),

and internal quality controls.

Resolve escalated contract issues and lead executive-level communications with contracting officers and

government stakeholders.

Ensure disciplined contract lifecycle management from start-up to closeout

Portfolio Diversification & 8(a) Lifecycle Management

Lead strategic planning for the tribal 8(a) portfolio, including certification, graduation planning, and transition

to competitive business.

Ensure operational infrastructures support sole-source, competitive, and high-value federal vehicle

participation (IDIQ, GWAC, BPA, MATOC).

Support creation, launch, and optimization of new subsidiaries aligned to market opportunities and capability

needs.

Guide tribal mentor-protégé strategies, JV formation, and teaming partnerships to expand market access.

Operational Excellence & Enterprise Coordination

Oversee enterprise operations across program management, HR, contracts, finance, IT, and compliance to

ensure integrated, consistent performance.

Drive adoption of industry best practices, including CMMI, ISO, EVMS, quality management systems, and

enterprise management tools (ERP, HRIS).

Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

o Revenue, EBITDA, indirect rates

o Program margin and utilization

o Backlog, pipeline health, bid-to-win ratio

o Recruiting, retention, and workforce development metrics

Lead efforts to standardize operating procedures, strengthen quality controls, and ensure audit readiness.

Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning cycles.

Executive Collaboration, Leadership, & Talent Development

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on growth, operational performance,

risk, and organizational strategy.

Mentor senior managers, program directors, and subsidiary leadership, fostering a culture of accountability,

excellence, and mission stewardship.

Guide leadership development, talent pipelines, and succession planning to support enterprise expansion.

Promote ethical leadership, cultural responsibility, and alignment with tribal mission and community benefit.

Government, Industry, & Tribal Stakeholder Engagement

Represent Kituwah Global in executive-level engagements with federal agencies, prime contractors, tribal

leadership, and industry associations.

Strengthening relationships with contracting officers, program managers, and federal decision-makers to

drive opportunity and performance.

Support tribal workforce development, community engagement, and initiatives that connect organizational

success to tribal prosperity.

Ensure enterprise messaging reflects professionalism, compliance, transparency, and tribal values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Government Contracting, or a related field

required.

Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in federal contracting or

federal services.

Experience leading a federal contracting enterprise or business unit with annual revenue typically ranging

from $50M–$500M+.

Deep knowledge of SBA tribal 8(a) regulations, federal procurement processes, and multi-entity tribal

corporate structures.

Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving margins, and managing complex portfolios with

multiple agencies.

Strong financial acumen, including cost accounting standards, indirect rate management, DCAA compliance,

and financial forecasting.

Expertise