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Head of Defense Growth at Red Cell Partners
Washington, D.C. (Remote in Continental U.S. considered)Full-timeRemoteRed Cell Partners - National SecurityPosted 30 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><h3>About Us</h3>
<p>Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems.</p></div><p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Head of Defense Growth </span></em></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Federal / Department of War</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Role Summary</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Red Cell Partners is building something fundamentally different from any other organization in the defense innovation ecosystem: a venture builder designed to identify critical national security problems, build companies around them, and scale those companies into enduring capabilities for the U.S. Department of War and federal government.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Head of Defense Growth is the senior leader responsible for translating that ambition into real-world impact. This role sits at the intersection of venture creation, mission problem</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">solving, and federal scale</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">up. You will define how Red Cell and the companies it builds identify opportunities, shape demand, win programs, and grow into long</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">term solutions for the American warfighter.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">on leadership role for someone who wants to build the system, not inherit one.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About This Role</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is not a conventional “VP of Sales” or “Head of BD” position. You are not being hired to sell a single product, manage a catalog, or inherit a stale pipeline. You are being hired to rewrite the playbook: to creatively combine capabilities across the Red Cell portfolio, uncover non</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">obvious paths to adoption, and solve complex mission problems that do not fit neatly into existing acquisition models.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments with limited oversight. Someone who can look at an operational gap, a fragmented funding landscape, and an early stage capability and find a way through.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will have broad ownership over Red Cell’s public sector growth strategy, with initial focus on Department of War, shaping where we play, how we play, and how we win. That means using the full suite of capabilities across the Red Cell portfolio to deliver next-generation solutions to the warfighter.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">You’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> Do</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define, own, and operationalize Red Cell’s public sector and DoW growth strategy across priority missions, agencies, and acquisition pathways.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead “left-of-bang” shaping with mission owners, program offices, contracting offices, and other acquisition stakeholders before solicitations exist.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Set bid/no-bid decisions and prioritize opportunities across the portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Architect creative solutions that may include leveraging capabilities from multiple portfolio companies with a focus on solving hard mission problems and accelerating adoption.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build and run a scalable BD → Capture → Close growth engine that portfolio companies can plug into.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Recruit, mentor, and lead a high</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">ownership growth team spanning BD, capture, proposals, and contracts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">What Success Looks Like</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A clear, differentiated Red Cell presence across priority DoW and federal mission areas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A portfolio</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">wide pipeline that consistently converts early engagement into real programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Faster transitions from pilot and prototype efforts into enduring programs of record.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A repeatable federal growth engine that compounds across multiple ventures—not just one.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Who You Are</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A senior public sector growth leader with experience turning complex, technical capabilities into scaled programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A creative problem</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">solver who enjoys working at the edge of structure and inventing new approaches.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable owning ambiguity, making hard calls, and being accountable for outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Mission</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">driven, operator</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">empathetic, and motivated by solving problems that matter.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Your background should include senior growth, capture, or federal sales leadership roles at high-growth defense technology companies, next</span><span data-contrast="auto">-</span><span data-contrast="auto">generation primes, or elite GovCon organizations, but what matters most is your ability to build something new.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Required Qualifications</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for a proven public sector growth leader who has personally built, shaped, and closed complex deals, not someone who has only supported the process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience & Track Record</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">12+ years of private sector experience selling to public sector, at least some of that time in an executive position in either business development, capture, or federal sales, and ideally with a focus on defense or national security.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ownership of the full lifecycle from early shaping (“left of bang”) through capture, award, and post</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">award expansion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">At least $100M+ in cumulative contract value influenced, captured, or closed over the course of a career.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">History of moving efforts from prototype / pilot / SBIR / OTA into enduring programs of record.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Contracting & Acquisition Depth</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong working knowledge of DoW and federal acquisition pathways, including hands</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">on experience with: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">FAR / DFARS</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">based contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, hybrids)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">OTAs (both prototype and follow</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">on production)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">IDIQs / GWACs / BPAs (e.g., task order strategy, on</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">ramping, teaming)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Innovation</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">focused mechanisms such as SBIR/STTR, BAAs, CSOs, and rapid acquisition authorities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to creatively navigate acquisition constraints and identify non</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">obvious paths to award and scale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Domain & Customer Credibility</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Deep familiarity working with DoW stakeholders and mission owners, such as: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Program Executive Offices (PEOs) or Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">PMOs / Requiring Activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Combatant Commands, services, or defense agencies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Track record of engaging credibly with operators, acquisition professionals, and senior government leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience selling or scaling technically complex capabilities, such as software platforms, AI/data systems, cyber, EW, autonomy, advanced sensing, or mission</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">critical infrastructure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership & Operating Model</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven experience acting as a player</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">coach - setting strategy while personally driving the most important deals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience building or leading BD, capture, proposal, and contracting teams, either directly or in matrixed environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to establish discipline without bureaucracy: clear bid/no</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">bid decisions, win themes, pipeline rigor, and accountability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Clearance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Current U.S. security clearance strongly preferred </li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Location & Travel</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong preference for the Washington, DC metro area (or willingness to relocate).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expect meaningful time in the field shaping, capturing, and closing. This role is a contact sport.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">Up to 30% travel.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">First 90 Days (High</span></span>‑<span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Level)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop a clear Red Cell public sector growth thesis and identify a small number of priority mission areas and pursuits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Launch disciplined shaping and capture efforts on the highest</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">leverage opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Stand up the initial BD → Capture → Close operating cadence across the portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create visible momentum with early wins, clear pipeline ownership, and leadership alignment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Final Thought</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Many roles in defense innovation talk about impact. This is one of the rare ones where you can actually create it - by building the growth system that turns bold ideas into real capability for the American warfighter. If you want a role you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in the defense ecosystem, this is it.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$250,000-$280,000 - <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.</span></span></p>
<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Red Cell Partners Benefits:</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">For full-time roles</span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Unlimited PTO, with management approval.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Mental health benefits are available through </span><a href="https://www.taramind.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Tara Mind</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <br></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through </span><a href="https://soon.getcrux.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Crux</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p>We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.<br><br></p>
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<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Applicant Data Disclosure</span></em></strong> <span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Red Cell Partners, LLC ("Red Cell") uses third-party service providers to facilitate its recruitment and hiring processes. These providers include applicant tracking systems, candidate verification platforms, and fraud detection tools (collectively, "Hiring Platforms"). Your application materials, including your résumé, cover letter, work samples, responses to application questions, and any other information you submit, may be transmitted to and processed by these Hiring Platforms for the following purposes:</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><em><span data-contrast="none">Managing and administering your application throughout the hiring process;</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><em><span data-contrast="none">Verifying the accuracy and authenticity of application materials, including by cross-referencing information you provide against publicly available sources and proprietary databases;</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><em><span data-contrast="none">Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Applications that are flagged through this process as containing indicators of fraud or material misrepresentation may be declined from further consideration. If you have questions about the status of your application or the evaluation process, please contact </span></em><em><span data-contrast="none">talent</span></em><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">@redcellpartners.com</span></span></em></a><em><span data-contrast="none">. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Red Cell requires its Hiring Platform providers to process your information solely for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable law. Your information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and any applicable legal obligations, after which it will be deleted in accordance with Red Cell's data retention policies.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">For more information about how your data is used, please refer to our Privacy Policy and <a href="https://www.redcellpartners.com/applicant-privacy-policy/">Applicant Privacy Notice</a>. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p></div>
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