Chief Operating Officer (secret clearance) (1152461)

Location

Arlington, VA (hybrid)

Salary

$225,000 – $300,000 USD annually

Description

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer with an active secret clearance for a mid‑size level government contractor. The COO oversees core operational and growth functions, acting as the “go‑to” leader for business transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will integrate the company’s functions, focusing on building capability, scaling operations to support growth within the Special Operations Forces and the Intelligence Community to foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the company. Success will be measured by achievement of increased enterprise value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Execution and Vision Enablement: Translate the CEO’s vision and strategic direction into operational plans and measurable results; institutionalize a culture of continuous improvement to enhance mission readiness and competitiveness; collaborate with the management team to develop and implement systems, processes, and personnel structures that align with growth objectives and operational excellence.
• Operational Leadership and Management: Provide day‑to‑day leadership and management that reflect the company’s core values; own P&L accountability, ensuring alignment between cost structure, resource deployment, and growth targets; lead, integrate, and optimize the corporate cross‑functional operating model.
• Capability Building and Sustainable Growth: Build organizational capability and secure the resources necessary to meet top‑line growth and bottom‑line performance objectives; drive process optimization and operational efficiencies to ensure scalability and sustainable growth; partner internally and externally to drive and win new business.
• Leadership and People Development: Motivate and lead a high‑performance team; attract, recruit, and retain top talent aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and strategy; foster a success‑oriented, accountable environment throughout the organization; hold managers accountable for compliance, execution, deliverables, and development of their teams.
• Security: Liaise between internal operations and external customers, partners, and stakeholders; maintain close relationships with clients and industry partners to inform proactive strategy and ensure satisfaction; represent the company externally with professionalism and credibility.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership and Alignment: Build strong relationships with all internal team members and manage relationships upward, with partners, and with clients; lead a data‑driven culture, utilizing analytical and predictive insights to drive informed decision‑making; ensure accountability and effective resource allocation across business units to support strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of operational leadership experience supporting Department of Defense services or the intelligence community.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing finance, accounting, HR, contracts, and IT functions.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and effective decision‑making skills.
• Proven success leading multi‑functional teams and implementing organizational change initiatives.
• Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, and budget and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across executive and operational levels.
• Personal integrity, credibility, and commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Flexible and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast‑moving environment while maintaining focus and resourcefulness.
• Active Secret clearance.

Contact

rkissinger@judge.com