Spry Methods, Inc. ยท 16 hours ago
Vice President of Strategy
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSpry Methods, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Strategy to guide the company's evolution from a small defense contractor to a large-scale player. This role involves developing and executing strategies for growth, innovation, and operational maturity while aligning with Department of Defense priorities.
ComputerEnterpriseInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Growth Strategy Development: Define and implement a growth roadmap, including market analysis, opportunity pipeline management, and scenario planning to maximize revenue in defense and intelligence sectors. Identify and pursue organic growth (new business and on-contract expansion) and inorganic opportunities such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures to facilitate scaling from small to large operations
Innovation Leadership: Lead innovation initiatives by injecting disruptive technologies and digital solutions into product development, capture strategies, and service offerings. Collaborate with R&D teams, external partners, and industry ecosystems to address capability gaps, leverage emerging trends (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems), and translate customer modernization needs into innovative defense solutions
Maturing Business Operations: Oversee the enhancement of operational processes, including strategic planning, risk assessment, compliance with DoD regulations, and resource optimization. Implement gate reviews, performance metrics, and process improvements to build mature, efficient systems that support rapid growth, such as supply chain maturation, financial planning, and cross-functional collaboration
Market and Competitive Intelligence: Monitor defense market trends, customer buying patterns, competitor activities, and technology shifts. Cultivate high-level relationships with DoD, intelligence agencies, and industry stakeholders to influence program directions and align company offerings with evolving requirements
Capture and Business Development: Enable capture teams through opportunity identification, qualification, shaping, teaming, and bid strategies. Manage portfolio growth, investment tradeoffs, and reporting to ensure sustained expansion
Team Leadership and Collaboration: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team of strategy, business development, and innovation professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration across the organization, including with corporate strategy, technology offices, and external partners, to drive positive change and achieve business goals
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track key metrics such as pipeline health, awards, submits, and new business funds. Participate in executive reviews, financial planning, and strategy updates to align with overall corporate objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
15+ years of experience in government contracting, business development, capture management, strategy, or growth roles within the defense industry
Deep understanding of national security budgets, acquisition processes, and technology trends in defense
Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills, with experience in matrixed teams and executive-level negotiations
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance
Willingness to travel up to 10-20% as needed
Preferred
Experience in scaling operations from small to large defense contractors, including M&A execution and operational transformation
Background in innovation or technology roles, with demonstrated ability to integrate disruptive tech into defense strategies
Public thought leadership in defense IT modernization or systems innovation
Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office for reporting and customer relationship management systems for pipeline tracking
Company
Spry Methods, Inc.
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Ted Ahn
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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