Strategic Director

Elevate Technology Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25% employer 401(k) contribution

Up to 8 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis

Life insurance

100% tuition reimbursement

On-site attendance in Fairfax

Job summary

Elevate Technology Group in Fairfax, Virginia seeks a Strategic Director to guide long-range strategy for mission-critical Defense and Intelligence programs. You will lead senior technical teams and shape relationships with government stakeholders, operating onsite in Fairfax.

Ideal candidates bring 15–20+ years in IC leadership, an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, and a track record of sustaining critical programs while orchestrating recompetes and selective growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 25+ years of progressive leadership experience in IC/DoD.
• 12+ years within the Intelligence Community recently.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic growth plans aligned with IC programs.
• Maintain relationships with senior government customers and partners.
• Lead recompete planning, capture, and program retention.
• Coordinate with executives, programs, and technical teams.
• Monitor acquisitions, RFIs, and new opportunities.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Leadership

Government engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Role: Strategic DirectorLocation: Fairfax, VACompensation: $190,000 - $225,000 + 50% Employer PackageClearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph requiredBenefits Package:25% employer 401(k) contribution25% Individual Benefits Account (IBA) allocationUp to 8 weeks of paid time offComprehensive medical, dental and vision coverageLife insurance100% tuition reimbursementFlexible working hoursWe are searching for an experienced Strategic Director to join an established organization supporting mission-critical programs across the US Defense and Intelligence Community.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with extensive experience within the Intelligence Community, ideally having spent 15-20+ years in progressive technical leadership positions as a federal government employee.Unlike a traditional Business Development position, this role is not focused on sales targets or aggressive revenue growth. Instead, the emphasis is on strengthening existing government relationships, protecting established programs, developing recompete strategies and identifying selective opportunities for sustainable growth.You'll work closely with executive leadership, technical teams and senior government stakeholders to shape long-term business strategy across highly classified intelligence and national security programs.The position offers flexible working hours and an exceptional benefits package, with 100% onsite attendance required in Fairfax.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute long-term strategic growth plans aligned with existing Intelligence Community programs, customer priorities and technical capabilities.Maintain and strengthen relationships with senior government customers, industry partners and key Intelligence Community stakeholders.Lead strategic planning for major program recompetes, follow-on contracts and existing business retention.Identify and evaluate selective new business opportunities across classified intelligence and national security programs.Monitor government acquisition activity, customer requirements, RFIs, RFPs and emerging mission priorities.Lead capture planning, proposal development and government engagement activities alongside technical and program leadership.Assess competitive positioning, technical capabilities, teaming opportunities and potential business risks.Coordinate with executive leadership, Program Managers and technical teams to ensure business strategies support operational and mission requirements.Develop strategic partnerships with government contractors and industry organizations to strengthen existing and future programs.Provide strategic recommendations to senior executives regarding program retention, customer relationships and long-term growth opportunities.What We're Looking ForActive TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Polygraph.25+ years of progressive leadership experience supporting mission-critical Intelligence Community and/or Department of Defense programs, including at least 12 recent years within the IC.Ideally 15-20+ years in progressive technical leadership positions as a federal government employee supporting Intelligence Community customers.Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering or closely related discipline.Extensive technical and mission leadership experience within the Intelligence Community, ideally across SIGINT or related intelligence disciplines.Strong understanding of Intelligence Community operations, mission requirements, customer priorities and government acquisition processes.Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams, programs or mission-critical government initiatives.Experience working with senior government stakeholders and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.Knowledge of federal contracting, program recompetes, acquisition strategies and proposal development.Excellent executive communication, strategic planning and relationship-management skills.DesirableMaster's degree in a technical, engineering or related discipline.Previous federal government leadership experience within the Intelligence Community.Experience serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).Previous Program Management experience within defense, intelligence or government environments.Experience supporting strategic capture, business development or proposal activities within the defense industry.Established relationships across relevant Intelligence Community organizations.Previous experience transitioning from a senior government technical leadership position into the defense contracting industry.Interested?If you're an experienced Intelligence Community leader with a strong technical background, established government relationships and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, we'd be keen to hear from you.This is an opportunity to influence long-term strategy within an established organization supporting critical national security missions, without the sales targets associated with traditional Business Development roles.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Location: Fairfax, Virginia | Salary: $190000 - $225000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 27/10/2026