Willdan · 1 month ago
Director of Federal Services
Willdan is a company focused on solving challenges in energy and infrastructure. They are seeking a Director of Federal Services to lead the growth of their Federal Services Group, focusing on securing participation in key Federal contracting vehicles and developing strategies for business development in the Federal marketplace.
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Responsibilities
Lead the creation, launch, and operational framework of Willdan’s Federal Services Group
Develop and execute a comprehensive Federal go-to-market strategy targeting major agencies including DoD, DOE, GSA, VA, and DHS
Drive Willdan’s qualification and onboarding to UESC, ESPC, ESCO, DOE IDIQ, and other Federal procurement vehicles
Establish and manage processes ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Federal procurement guidelines
Identify, qualify, and close Federal opportunities from early-stage market intelligence through award
Develop competitive solutions tailored to Federal mission, energy, and operational objectives
Build strategic partnerships with utilities, ESCOs, primes, and Federal contracting officers
Hire, develop, and lead a specialized Federal-focused team including BD, capture, proposals, and engineering
Represent Willdan at Federal energy forums, industry days, and government-industry partnership events
Lead creation of Federal-specific messaging, proposals, pricing, and capture strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline
10+ years of progressive Federal or large-scale public-sector energy sales experience
Proven experience securing and managing UESC, ESPC, ESCO, DOE IDIQ, MATOC/MACC, or equivalent Federal contract vehicles
Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS and Federal procurement
Demonstrated ability to build or scale a Federal-focused business unit
Ability to travel up to 75%
Strong initiative, communication, and executive engagement skills
Preferred
Existing relationships within Federal agencies or utilities participating in UESC programs strongly preferred
Company
Willdan
Willdan is a company selling professional technical and consulting services to public agencies at all levels.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$241.6MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2017-12-15Grant· $6.3M
2017-01-24Post Ipo Debt· $35M
Leadership Team
Marc Tipermas
President of National Programs
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