Skylight · 1 day ago
Chief Operating Officer, Defense & Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $240K/yrSkylight is a digital consultancy focused on helping government agencies improve public services through design and technology. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Defense & Security unit will be responsible for executing the strategic direction of the business unit, managing operations, and driving results, particularly in collaboration with federal agencies.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyProduct Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the VP of Defense & Security and other members of Skylight’s executive team (e.g., CEO, COO, VP of Growth) in setting and driving the business unit’s long- and short-term strategic direction
Lead the execution of the business unit’s strategic direction through activities such as organizational-wide goal setting, performance planning, operational planning, and performance management
Manage and engage in the day-to-day operations of the business unit, such as overseeing the work of managers, ensuring our client delivery teams are performing at the highest levels, and troubleshooting a variety of issues as they arise
Play a direct role in all aspects of growing Skylight’s defense & security contract portfolio, including business development, opportunity capture, and bid & proposal
Maintain ongoing visibility into the financial, operational, and performance health of the organization, including client projects, to facilitate proactive and sound decision-making
Collaborate closely with Skylight’s Executive Office, including the COO, to ensure that the business unit’s operations align with the core operations of the company as a whole, including finance, accounting, legal, people ops, marketing, communications, growth, contract management, and information technology
Build a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and performance-oriented culture, ensuring that team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customers, partners, stakeholders, and vendors
Qualification
Required
Experience in defense, homeland security, or justice mission environments
Ability to manage a multi-million-dollar profit & loss business, including multiple client engagements with multiple subcontractors
Ability to sustain and grow a professional services business through business development, opportunity capture, and bid & proposal
Strong understanding of how a professional services and government contracting business works
Startup mentality, including a high degree of entrepreneurialism and resourcefulness
Excellent general management and leadership skills
Outstanding organizational skills, including attention to detail
Excellent people management skills
Experience building and managing high-performing teams
Relentless commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Collaborative, supportive leadership style
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong business acumen
Superb written and oral communication skills
Relentless commitment to excellence and quality in everything we do
Strong understanding of business functions such as people ops, finance, marketing, business development, etc
Ability to collect, analyze, and derive actionable insights from financial, operational, and performance data
Ability to serve as a coach/mentor to other leaders and managers
Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment (e.g., can communicate effectively with clients)
Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services
A mindset and work approach that aligns with our core values
Ability to travel for work from time to time
All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship
As a government contractor, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance
You may be required to complete a company background check successfully
Some of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute
Preferred
Prior experience working in the civic tech space
Experience working in a remote-team environment
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
Flexible paid-time-off policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
Business development / sales bonuses
Referral bonuses
Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good
Company
Skylight
Skylight is a digital consultancy using design and technology to help government agencies deliver better public services.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Judd
Chief Operating Officer, Human Services
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