Vice President, DLA Programs

Concept Plus LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept Plus LLC in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a high-impact Growth & Capture leader to shape the account growth strategy for the DoW & National Security. You will own full lifecycle capture, engage with senior DLA decision-makers, and drive multi‑million‑dollar bid opportunities across defense sectors.

You will mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams, partner with primes and small businesses, and report to the SVP/GM. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development and capture.
• At least 3+ years of experience at DLA.
• Proven track record of winning multi-million federal contracts.
• Deep DLA relationships preferred.
• Ability to translate client needs into Concept Plus offerings.
• Strong leadership and consultative skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national security growth strategy for DLA.
• Lead full lifecycle opportunity management—from identification to capture.
• Drive growth through capture, recompetes, and organic expansion.
• Position Concept Plus offerings in data analytics, AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation.
• Engage with DOE labs leadership to expand partnerships.

Skills

Business development

Capture management

DLA relationships

Proposal development

Strategic positioning

Leadership

Executive communication

Travel availability

Job description

About Concept Plus Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.

Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.

This high-impact leadership role will shape the account growth strategy, leverage our deep technical expertise, and build relationships that enable critical agencies to modernize, optimize, and secure their IT ecosystems.

Why Concept Plus?

We change with purpose – transforming agencies with solutions that drive operational impact.

We empower missions – applying proven methodologies to ensure certainty in execution.

We lead with expertise – leveraging advanced analytics, cloud, and digital services to modernize the federal enterprise.

We build for the future – delivering technology that keeps pace with evolving mission needs.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, where entrepreneurial thinking meets strategic execution, this role offers the opportunity to lead, shape, and deliver mission success at scale.

What you'll do

Growth & Capture Leadership

• Develop & execute a Full and Open national security growth strategy for DLA.
• Lead full-lifecycle opportunity management—from identification to capture.
• Drive growth through targeted capture, recompetes, and organic expansion within key accounts.
• Strategically position Concept Plus offerings, including data analytics, AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation.
• Engage with DOE labs leadership to expand partnerships and modernize mission‑critical platforms.

Client & Industry Engagement

• Forge and strengthen relationships with senior DLA decision‑makers.
• Act as a trusted advisor and industry thought leader, advocating for mission modernization.
• Partner with industry primes, mid‑tier, and small businesses to drive teaming and joint ventures.
• Report directly to the SVP / GM of DoW & National Security.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with capture, proposals, recruiting, and operations teams.
• Mentor and develop junior BD professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development & capture, with at least 3+ years of experience at DLA.
• Proven track record of winning multi‑million‑dollar federal contracts within DLA.
• Deep relationships within DLA highly preferred.
• Expertise in full‑lifecycle capture, proposal development, and strategic positioning.
• Ability to translate client needs into Concept Plus service offerings, from AI‑driven analytics to mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and consultative skills—able to guide stakeholders through complex IT transformations.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach—able to own the process from strategy to execution.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.