Chief Operating Officer

Threattec; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Executive Performance Bonus

Company Equity Participation

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Threattec in Hampton, Virginia, is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage day-to-day operations as the company scales. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in defense and federal services, along with a strong understanding of DoD contracting.

The COO will lead high-performing teams, ensuring accountability and operational discipline, while embodying Threattec's core values. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and equity participation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD, ARMY Futures Command, or similar federal customers is a must.
• Strong grounding in EOS or a similar operational framework is required.
• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑performing teams through significant scaling phases.
• Ensure programs are delivered flawlessly while building scalable systems.
• Mentor key leaders and ensure succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Defense Domain Expertise

Operational Discipline

Technology Fluency

People-Centric Management

Alignment to Values

Education

15+ years in operations, including senior executive roles

Tools

ISO 9001

CMMI

Job description

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran‑Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

Threat Tec is seeking a mission‑driven, operations‑focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the day‑to‑day execution of a fast‑scaling defense contractor. This is a pivotal integrator role, enabling the CEO to fully function as Visionary while the COO leads the internal execution of our operating system, drives performance, enforces accountability, and champions culture and values. This role is designed for a battle‑tested operator with strong Department of Defense experience, a builder’s mindset, and the ability to drive excellence across complex service and product lines. You will lead our operations, program delivery, internal systems, and support teams through the next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Proven Leadership: lead high‑performing teams through significant scaling phases.
• Defense Domain Expertise: deep familiarity with DoD contracting, program delivery and client expectations.
• Operational Discipline: run a tight ship; from execution and process optimization to KPI tracking and P&L management.
• Technology Fluency: navigate technical teams, tools and platforms, understand how systems work and ask the right questions.
• People‑Centric Management: strong EQ, team builder, culture shaper, holding people accountable while maintaining heart.
• Alignment to Values: embody Threat Tec’s core values.
• Lead Day‑to‑Day Operations: own internal execution, drive clarity, remove bottlenecks and ensure performance across Ops, Finance, Security, IT, Engineering and Contracts.
• Own the EOS Model: act as the primary integrator, translate visionary ideas into concrete execution, run weekly L10s, manage Rocks and ensure follow‑through across leadership.
• Drive Program Execution & Customer Satisfaction: ensure programs are delivered flawlessly and build scalable systems that support execution under pressure.
• Oversee KPIs & Business Rhythm: maintain a data‑driven operating cadence, oversee dashboards, metrics and performance reviews.
• Scale Leadership & Talent: mentor key leaders, ensure succession planning and protect culture during rapid hiring and growth.
• Ensure Operational Readiness: maintain resilience through COOP, ISO, CMMI, ITAR/DFARS compliance and protect mission continuity.
• Bridge Strategy & Execution: work closely with the CEO, CTO, CGO and BD to turn vision into action without distraction.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in operations, including senior executive roles in defense, federal services or GovCon tech.
• Deep experience with DoD, ARMY Futures Command, TRADOC, SOF or similar federal customers.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and CMMI frameworks.
• Strong grounding in EOS or a similar operational framework.
• High D/I personality preferred (but grounded in execution, not ego).
• Trusted leader, unshakeable under pressure, builder, not babysitter.
• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Executive Performance Bonus
• Company Equity Participation (for the right long‑term player)
• Full Benefits Package
• On‑site leadership role with impact

EEO Statement

Threat Tec, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.