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Chief Growth Officer

Avantus Federal

Tysons Corner, VA
Full Time
Executive
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

QinetiQ US is a company that delivers next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems across more than 50 locations worldwide. The organization focuses on innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, AI, ML, and AR, working to protect the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being part of QinetiQ US means contributing to global safety and security through partnerships, research, and technological advancements. The company values diversity, inclusion, workplace flexibility, and supporting the professional and personal growth of its employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver on all key business objectives for Orders, Sales, and Profit.
  • Develop a comprehensive Business Development (BD) strategy roadmap to achieve growth objectives based on the Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP), in collaboration with Group and executive leadership.
  • Direct and coordinate all sales and business growth efforts, including capture, teaming, partnership arrangements, competitive analysis, price to win, and proposals.
  • Support strategic planning by linking pursuits and capture activities to business development metrics such as orders, proposals submitted, and pipeline.
  • Develop and maintain a professional workforce of BD, Capture, Account Management, and Proposal professionals to lead corporate growth efforts across DoD, Federal Civilian Agencies, Intelligence, and Commercial Sales, both domestic and international.
  • Manage outward client-facing relationships, expand the client portfolio, and ensure outstanding customer experiences.
  • Identify, assess, and qualify new business opportunities to deliver contract awards, revenue, and profit.
  • Lead efforts to develop Strategic Roadmaps with Business Unit leadership to enter emerging markets and enable future growth.
  • Communicate the value proposition through technology-centric mission solutions, presentations, and proposals.
  • Utilize industry best practices for capture, bid, and proposal management.
  • Manage the CGO budget to support growth initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Provide leadership across BD, capture, sales, pricing, and proposal management.
  • Conduct meetings with customers, competitors, clients, and teammates to develop market insights.
  • Develop relationships with key partners and customers to expand existing partnerships and identify new ones.
  • Participate in marketing and branding initiatives to align with growth strategy and engage target audiences.
  • Collaborate routinely with all levels of management, technical, and functional staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of Business Development experience.
  • Demonstrated success in executing customer call plans.
  • Exceptional relationship management skills and ability to operate within a matrixed organizational structure.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and creative.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using tools such as GovWin, Sales Force, and SAM.Gov.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and navigating uncertainty.
  • Work toward sales and revenue goals in partnership with the CEO and business units.
  • Experience managing a pipeline of $5B+ and annual bid values exceeding $2B is strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Experience managing a pipeline of $5B+ and annual bid values exceeding $2B.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of Business Development experience

Working at Avantus Federal

QinetiQ US values diversity, inclusion, authenticity, respect, and supporting employees' professional and personal growth. The company promotes a work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work, with a commitment to workplace flexibility and employee well-being.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 13, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceExecutive

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About Avantus Federal

Website

avantusfederal.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Tysons Corner, VA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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