Chief Operating Officer
Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Reports to: President & CEO
Company Summary: We are currently partners with a Virginia-based global solutions provider is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its executive leadership team. The COO will be responsible for driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across a diverse portfolio of government and commercial programs. This role will oversee Business Development, Program Execution, Operations, Quality, and Compliance, ensuring seamless integration between revenue generation and delivery.
COO Key Responsibilities:
- Lead revenue strategy and pipeline execution across multiple verticals.
- Oversee program management, proposal development, and customer delivery.
- Manage global operations, procurement, and logistics across multiple international sites.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., ITAR, EAR, ISO).
- Drive continuous improvement in quality, governance, and risk management.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across cross-functional teams.
COO Requirements:
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in defense contracting, government programs, or similarly regulated industries.
- Proven success in capturing and executing large-scale government contracts.
- Deep understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., ITAR, EAR, ISO, DEA/pharmacy).
- Experience managing global teams and scaling international operations.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
If you are interested in the COO opportunity, don't hesitate to apply!
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