Vice President, National Security Division

Overview

St. George Tanaq Corporation is building a National Security Division, which will focus on providing solutions and services to the major Federal and Defense agencies. The National Security Division will deliver professional services, support the Intelligence Community, and develop Commercial Off-the-Shelf integrated solutions for our customers. St. George Tanaq Corporation is an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

Position Summary

Tanaq is seeking an experienced and driven Vice President, National Security Division to lead efforts in securing tribal or ANC 8(a) direct awards, expanding the company's book of business, and establishing a high-performing operations group. This is a seasoned and innovative leader with deep knowledge of the federal national security landscape, who has significant management experience and the ability to drive growth with an operational skillset.

This is a remote position based in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area. Some travel (25% of time) will be required, mainly to attend conferences and meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Identify and pursue tribal and ANC 8(a) business opportunities aligned with Tanaq’s strategic goals.
• Capture Management: Lead the entire capture process, from identifying opportunities to contract award, including competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal development.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with federal government officials, contract officers, and program managers, as well as large business contractors and subcontractors.
• Operational Leadership: Develop and oversee an operational team, ensuring process improvement, budget management, and alignment with company objectives.
• Growth Initiatives: Establish and execute strategies to meet designated revenue targets and improve profit margins.
• Team Development: Mentor, coach, and grow employees to support professional development and succession planning.
• Collaboration: Foster teamwork and open communication across internal divisions and external support teams.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven track record of winning tribal or ANC 8(a) direct awards.
• Previous experience with a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) company, preferably an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) or Indian Tribe, as well as with larger companies that would provide credibility in potential teaming arrangements.
• 15+ years of experience growing and leading teams in the federal contracting space with experience in program/project management, business development, and strategic planning focused on the government market sector (i.e. DOD).
• 10+ years’ experience in business development preparing proposals, work plans, cost estimates for business plans for significant client growth and overseeing the successful implementation of such plans is required.
• 5 + years with profit & loss responsibility and program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing direction for operations and ensuring compliance with all management policies, plans, and procedures.
• Ability to lead team member engagement and a desire to seek out innovative ways to establish and maintain outstanding relationships with a broad array of team members, customers, and partners.
• Prior Federal Government experience is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance is required.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time within the U.S. is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clear and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Top Secret Clearance is preferred.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 15 years of experience in government contracting or equivalent is required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Pay Range

The projected annual salary range for this position is $180,000/Yr. - $210,000/Yr. USD. Please note that the salary information listed is a good faith estimate for this position and a general guideline only. Multiple factors are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, geographic location, as well as business considerations and contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

Benefits Information

Benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Tanaq. Full-time US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, EAP, Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Who We Are

St. George Tanaq strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners. With 20 years of experience in the industry, SGT has subsidiaries specializing in project and programmatic support, public health, environmental investigation, facility maintenance, IT/technical services, and construction services.

St. George Tanaq Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions at SGT are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For more information, visit Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement. TGS complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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