Senior Director, Special Programs & Cognitive Security Growth

Core4ce; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Training and certifications

Tuition assistance

Parental leave and PTO

In-house innovation program

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Director of Special Programs & Cognitive Security Growth to lead the identification, qualification, and funding of DoW opportunities, collaborating with senior leadership to expand market presence. The role anticipates substantial billable support to customer organizations and strategic development of a dedicated growth practice.

Responsibilities include market assessments, partner engagement, and targeted business development plans, with a goal to drive revenue and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Significant experience supporting DoW Special Programs or related U.S. Government mission areas
• Established expertise and professional relationships in the Special Programs market
• Experience identifying, developing, shaping, and securing funded government opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute strategic business development plans
• Experience engaging senior government, industry, and corporate stakeholders
• Ability to conduct market analysis and translate findings into actionable growth strategies
• Experience supporting opportunity capture, pipeline development, partnerships, and proposal activities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide transparent, metrics-based reporting
• Experience using a corporate growth or customer relationship management system to track business development activities
• Willingness and ability to provide direct billable support to customer organizations (25%–50%)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for identifying, qualifying, and securing funded opportunities in the DoW Special Programs market
• Leverage market expertise and relationships to expand Core4ce’s customer base and opportunities
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across Core4ce to align growth efforts
• Conduct market analysis to identify priorities, requirements, partnerships, and growth areas
• Complete an initial market assessment within 30 days and develop targeted engagement plans
• Focus on funded opportunities with an existing U.S. Government sponsor
• Expand opportunities to DoW requirements, existing customers, and adjacent government orgs
• Provide direct billable support to customers (25%–50% initially)
• Generate additional revenue from DoW Special Programs and related customers; target first revenue within 270 days
• Provide monthly leadership updates on BD activities, resources, partnerships, and progress
• Track BD activities in Core4ce’s growth CRM and ensure data-driven pipeline management
• Support proposal development and capture activities to advance opportunities
• Help establish and expand Core4ce’s Special Programs practice and market penetration
• Aim to secure at least $20 million in funded projects within 18 months

Job description

Core4ce

Senior Director, Special Programs & Cognitive Security Growth

1465-383

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Director, Special Programs & Cognitive Security Growth to help build a resilient and effective business practice supporting Department of War (DoW) Special Programs and adjacent organizations. This role will identify, develop, and secure funded opportunities while strengthening Core4ce’s presence in this specialized market.

The Director will leverage expertise and relationships within the Special Programs market to develop strategic opportunities, collaborate with senior leadership, engage government and industry stakeholders, and support the expansion of Core4ce’s mission-focused capabilities. The role is expected to include approximately 25%–50% direct billable support to customer organizations initially.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for identifying, qualifying, and securing funded opportunities within the DoW Special Programs market
• Leverage specialized market expertise and relationships to expand Core4ce’s customer base and business opportunities
• Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer/Program Director for Special Programs, Vice President of Growth, NCR, SVP of Advanced Mission Solutions, CEO, Chief Growth Officer, and other senior stakeholders
• Conduct market analysis to identify strategic priorities, customer requirements, partnership opportunities, acquisition targets, and areas for growth
• Complete an initial market assessment within the first 30 days and develop targeted business development engagement plans
• Focus initially on developing funded opportunities with an existing U.S. Government sponsor
• Expand opportunities to support DoW mission requirements, current Special Programs customers, adjacent organizations, and other government customers
• Provide direct billable support to customer organizations, with an initial expectation that approximately 25%–50% of the role will be billable
• Generate additional revenue from targeted DoW Special Programs, other customers, and adjacent organizations, with initial revenue generation anticipated within 270 days
• Provide monthly updates to the leadership team regarding business development activities, resource requirements, partnership opportunities, acquisition targets, and progress against objectives
• Track and document business development activities in Core4ce’s corporate growth CRM
• Support data-driven pipeline management, opportunity shaping, capture activities, and proposal development
• Help establish and expand Core4ce’s Special Programs business practice and increase market penetration
• Support the goal of securing at least $20 million in additional funded projects within 18 months

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI
• Significant experience supporting Special Programs or closely related U.S. Government mission areas
• Established expertise and professional relationships within the Special Programs market
• Experience identifying, developing, shaping, and securing funded government opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute strategic business development plans
• Experience engaging senior government, industry, and corporate stakeholders
• Ability to conduct market analysis and translate findings into actionable growth strategies
• Experience supporting opportunity capture, pipeline development, partnerships, and proposal activities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide transparent, metrics-based reporting
• Experience using a corporate growth or customer relationship management system to track business development activities
• Willingness and ability to provide direct billable support to customer organizations, initially representing approximately 25%–50% of the role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoW Special Programs and adjacent organizations
• Existing relationships with relevant U.S. Government sponsors and customer organizations
• Experience generating revenue or securing funded projects in a government contracting environment
• Experience developing new business practices or expanding an established government services portfolio
• Experience identifying strategic partnerships, acquisition targets, and other non-organic growth opportunities
• Experience supporting cognitive security initiatives, if applicable to the assigned portfolio
• Experience securing or contributing to the award of large-scale government projects

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, and any applicable collective bargaining requirements.

Remote Home Office, Virginia, United States

Full-Time/Regular

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.