Dowless & Associates

Chief Strategy Officer

Description:

Dowless & Associates, Inc., an information assurance and technology services company is seeking a driven, high energy candidate to fill the “C” level position of Strategy Officer. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, steeped with industry experience, and acutely alert to the business environment; will have a full portfolio of demonstrated business capture and execution capabilities; and will demonstrate their ability to operate independently and to mentor subordinates. (S)He will demonstrate the ability to capture new business and transition it into operations to satisfy Corporation growth goals for revenue, profit, staffing levels, and customer relationships (new and existing). (S)He will demonstrate an in-depth understanding and capacity to develop, implement, and execute a company-wide performance management initiative (PMI).

Responsibilities:

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) will report directly to and work closely with the CEO to clarify the company’s intermediate and long term business strategic plan to meeting corporate growth goals. The Chief Strategy Officer will establish derivative action plans and associated key performance indicators for cross-functional implementation of the approved Corporate PMI. The CSO will work closely with other corporate executives to communicate, educate, and facilitate adoption of the Corporate PMI and minimize negative operational impacts. (S)He will champion the capture process and business development for external business growth and work with the COO to foster and facilitate organic growth. (S)He will ensure that newly established/captured business and resources are smoothly and effectively transitioned into operational management, whether from a capture effort or from a merger and acquisition effort. The CSO will participate in due diligence discovery and acquisition business analysis and negotiations.

Required:

	Exceptional communications skills (oral presentation, technical and business writing)
	Demonstrated successful development and execution of Corporate Strategic Plans across functions and business areas
	Demonstrated management of technology services functions, marketing and operations
	Demonstrated business management acumen to drive organizational change
	Demonstrated predictive capacity employing environmental factors
	Deep industry knowledge, with strong organizational connections
	Bachelor's degree in business administration and/or information technology (Master’s in Business Administration highly desired)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; Polygraph desirable

Location: Corporate Headquarters, Herndon, VA

To apply: Please email your resume to careers@dowless.com