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Vice President, Growth and Strategy - DISA IT

1 week ago Reston, VA

Description

The DISA IT Business Area supports the backbone of DoD's digital infrastructure - from enterprise networks and DoD cloud, to transport, collaboration, defensive cyber, and support of warfighter connectivity.

Role Summary

This Vice President will be responsible for defining strategic growth trajectories and leading capture execution for the DISA IT business domain. You will lead the team responsible for translating DISA's modernization priorities into business opportunities, drive the team leading lead high-stakes capture efforts, and manage portfolio growth. The role demands a visionary growth leader who can orchestrate innovation, partner ecosystems, and capture discipline to Grow the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and drive a 3-5 year growth roadmap for the portfolio, harmonized with sector-level objectives and evolving DISA strategic priorities.
  • Oversee capture teams through all phases: opportunity identification, qualification, shaping strategies, win themes, teaming and bid development
  • Manage and optimize a robust opportunity pipeline; model scenario plans, investment tradeoffs, and resource alignment to maximize growth.
  • Inject innovative digital solutions into capture shaping and bid strategies.
  • Cultivate high-level relationships within DISA, OSD, DoD CIO, and mission partners to influence program direction and align Leidos' value proposition.
  • Observe market trends, customer modernization strategies, competitor moves, and technology shifts; pivot growth plans accordingly.
  • Lead and mentor capture and BD leadership staff in this domain.
  • Participate in sector and corporate growth review forums, financial planning, risk assessment, and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) plus 15+ years of experience in government contracting, BD, capture, or strategic growth roles.
  • Prior experience leading captures of large-scale (>$500M+) captures
  • Proven success in growing and managing portfolios with sustained revenue growth.
  • Deep experience directly within DISA and the DoD enterprise.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and business judgment skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at senior and executive levels.
  • Experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams.
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain/hold Top Secret clearance (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field (business, engineering, information systems).
  • Experience in growth, transformation, or innovation roles.
  • Public thought leadership or contributions in DoD IT modernization spaces.
  • Ability to translate disruptive technologies into credible capture strategies.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

October 15, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $216,800.00 - $348,750.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00168666
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-16T18:50:36

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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