Deputy Practice Leader, Federal

Halff; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Deputy Practice Leader, Federal, to partner with the Federal Practice Leader in guiding strategic direction, growth, and practice-wide technical strategy. The role supports business development in the federal market, maintains agency relationships, and plans capture for sustainable growth of the practice.

The position requires 15+ years leading Federal sector projects and/or business development, with strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and risk management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading projects and/or business development in the Federal sector.
• Experience leading teams is preferred.
• License or certification required by professional in the practice (e.g., PE, AICP, PLA).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leaders on strategy, growth and sales.
• Supports pursuits and execution of strategic, large, complex projects.
• Ensure alignment with federal regulations, contracting requirements and quality standards.
• Execute the practice's strategic vision.
• Develop pipeline and agency-specific growth strategies.
• Strengthen client relationships with federal agencies and partners.
• Lead targeted federal market sector, agencies or contract vehicles.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting and hiring within the practice.
• Coordinate staffing projections and work-sharing for federal IDIQ/MATOC/Task orders.
• Research market trends and develop focused marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with QA Manager to ensure QA/QC across the practice.
• Promote innovation, technology, and training within the practice.
• Mentor high-potential employees for succession.
• Monitor complex projects to assure staffing and expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Influence skills

Interpersonal & communication

Data analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional licensure/certification (PE, AICP, PLA, etc.)

Job description

The Deputy Practice Leader, Federal, partners with the Federal Practice Leader to guide the strategic direction, growth, implement practice‑wide technical strategy, and position the federal practice. This role supports business development in the federal market, maintains and builds agency relationships, and plans capture to ensure sustainable growth of the practice. Deputy Practice Leaders are responsible for aligning service offerings with agency priorities to lead designated federal markets or service lines for the practice presence in the federal sector.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Practice Leaders, Operations Managers and Team Leaders on practice strategy, growth and sales.
• Supports pursuits and execution of strategic, large, complex and/or technical projects.
• Ensures alignment with federal regulations, contracting requirements and quality standards.
• Executes the practice's strategic vision.
• Develops pipeline and agency‑specific growth strategies.
• Strengthens client relationships with federal agencies and partners.
• Lead targeted federal market sector, agencies or contract vehicles.
• Supports identifying, recruiting and hiring within the practice.
• Proactively evaluates workloads across the practice and coordinates staffing projections and work‑sharing efforts to support federal IDIQ/MATOC/Task orders.
• Conducts research of market trends within the practice and develops focused marketing strategies.
• Collaborates with QA Manager to ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and executed across the practice.
• Promotes innovation, technology, and training within the practice.
• Encourages teamwork and project collaboration.
• Leads miscellaneous task forces within the practice.
• Coaches and mentors high‑potential employees within the practice, nurturing their careers to help ensure they are retained for succession purposes.
• Monitors complex projects and project pursuits to assure appropriate staffing, expertise and execution.

What You Will Need

• Subject‑matter expert within their practice area.
• Expert with industry‑specific regulations and standards within the federal sector.
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost control principles.
• Strong grasp of risk management concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Strong influence skills, with the ability to inspire high‑performance teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• Experience with NAVFAC, AFCEC, and/or USACE preferred.
• 15+ years of experience leading projects and/or business development in the Federal sector. Experience leading teams is preferred.
• License or certification required by professional in the practice. E.g., PE, AICP, PLA, etc.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to travel to various offices, conference events, and client sites (up to 25%).

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.