Director, National Security

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):Spry is searching for a Director to lead our National Security line of business.  This is an operations position that will also work with the Growth Team to capture new work. We are seeking a growth-focused, entrepreneurial leader to help build and grow the account. This key leadership position demands a strategic, results-driven professional with deep knowledge of national security operations and a strong background in business development. The ideal candidate should excel in navigating federal systems, fostering stakeholder relationships, and steering teams towards achieving ambitious goals. A great opportunity for those wanting to make an impact in the federal sector.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Leadership: Leads the National Security team to successful program execution and growth.
• Client Management: Builds and maintains key client relationships to support growth, delivery excellence and problem resolution.
• Delivery: Responsible and accountable for the successful delivery of services to our customers. 

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of industry-related experience
• Top Secret security clearance
• 5+ years working in the national security industry with both delivery and growth responsibilities.
• Current active professional relationships with both national security clients and supporting partner firms.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Coordinate division activities to ensure increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of operations and maximizing revenue.
• Assess project performance indicators and take appropriate actions to ensure staffing, schedule, cost, service, and risk management goals are met.
• Maintain programmatic accountability and develop strong client relationships with the CO, COR and government leadership.
• Proven ability to build teams while providing coaching and mentorship.
• Ability to work with the HR department to recruit, on-board, and retain cleared talent and minimize attrition.
• Possess strong knowledge and an established network within a broad range of DOJ and DHS organizations, including FBI, CISA, and CBP.
• Strong networking and relationship development skills with the proven ability to leverage existing partnerships across small, medium, and large businesses and build new relationships.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to interact and deliver high level customer service to clients, specifically those in leadership roles.
• Highly Charismatic and comfortable engaging “C” level down to programs.
• Maintain collaborative and productive internal relationships with corporate offices/departments/divisions and other regions.
• Entrepreneurial team player who delivers results
• Experience leading an organization, including translating overall enterprise goals into an executable strategy.
• Proven track record of success within a growing organization or within the federal government.
• Perform initial analysis of potential new contract opportunities and assist in growing the business by acquiring projects and programs that align to division and cross company capabilities.
• Superior management skills with the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports, peers and a broad range of external stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of government contracts including contract types, contract actions, and procurement processes.
• MUST be a self-starter.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Great project and time management skills required.
• PMP Cert