Senior Director, Special Programs Growth & Security

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 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