Remote Army IT Growth & Strategy Leader

Akima LLC; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid PTO

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA) LLC, an Akima company, is seeking a Senior Manager to strategically lead US Army IT services growth and engagement. The role focuses on advising leadership, shaping capture strategies, and driving revenue for FRA’s Army IT services portfolio.

The candidate will oversee program execution, support contract transitions, and ensure operational readiness while navigating DoD acquisition processes and security clearances requirements.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in business development and IT project management within U.S. Army environments.
• Experience leading capture strategies and proposals for defense programs.
• Active SECRET clearance; TOP SECRET preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, counsel on new US Army IT opportunities.
• Engage Army/DoD stakeholders and industry partners.
• Monitor defense market trends and forecast procurement priorities.
• Lead proposal development: strategy, pricing, teaming, compliance.
• Align FRA capabilities with client needs and acquisition strategies.
• Attend industry events to identify opportunities.
• Deliver briefs and capability statements to Army/DoD audiences.
• Manage projects during transitions and initial execution phases.
• Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for executives.
• Report to the General Manager and directors with updates on strategy execution.
• Influence stakeholders to FRA's strategic objectives.
• Work independently with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Proposal management

Defense contracting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA) LLC, an Akima company, is seeking a Senior Manager to strategically lead US Army IT services growth and engagement. The role focuses on advising leadership, shaping capture strategies, and driving revenue for FRA’s Army IT services portfolio.

The candidate will oversee program execution, support contract transitions, and ensure operational readiness while navigating DoD acquisition processes and security clearances requirements.