Senior Director, Special Programs & Cognitive Security Growth

Core4ce; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Director, Special Programs & Cognitive Security Growth to shape and secure funded opportunities in the Department of War Special Programs market. You will work with senior leadership, government and industry stakeholders, and drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships and targeted engagements.

The role anticipates 25%–50% direct billable support, with a focus on expanding Core4ce’s mission-focused capabilities and achieving at least $20 million in funded

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Significant experience supporting DoW Special Programs or related US Government mission areas.
• Established expertise and professional relationships in the Special Programs market.
• Experience identifying, developing, shaping, and securing funded government opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy to identify, qualify, and secure funded opportunities in the DoW Special Programs market.
• Leverage market expertise to expand Core4ce’s customer base and opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across Core4ce.
• Conduct market analysis to identify priorities, requirements, partnerships, and growth areas.
• Provide monthly updates on business development activities and progress against objectives.
• Support data-driven pipeline management, capture activities, and proposal development.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

DoW Special Programs knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Billable client support

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Job Location

Remote Home Office, Virginia, United States

Tracking Code

1465-383

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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.

Salary Range

$190,000.00 - $200,000.00

Salary Currency

USD

Salary Type

Annually