VP of Defense Solutions & Growth - Clearance Required

Location: Fully remote, but must be based in the Washington, DC area

Salary: $225,000–$275,000 annually, plus a significant performance-based bonus and equity package

Company

hirify.global is an incubation firm building and investing in technology-led companies across healthcare, cyber, and national security; DEFCON AI develops AI, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software solutions for resilient optimization of complex systems.

What you will do

• Lead the defense growth strategy and business solutions activities.
• Engage senior military, civilian, and industry stakeholders to identify emerging mission challenges and unmet needs.
• Translate customer problems into executable solution concepts, business cases, offerings, prototypes, pilots, and programs.
• Develop and manage pipelines across contracts, OTAs, SBIRs, and other acquisition pathways from early engagement through award.
• Build strategic relationships with government organizations, prime contractors, technology companies, and research institutions.
• Build and lead a high-performing growth organization while advising leadership on market trends and long-term opportunities.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in defense, national security, government, consulting, or technology leadership.
• Demonstrated success developing new business opportunities within the Department of Defense.
• Strong understanding of defense missions, planning processes, acquisition pathways, and funding mechanisms.
• Experience uncovering unformalized mission needs and developing solution concepts for complex operational challenges.
• Ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and executive teams with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Leadership experience in the Pentagon at or above the O6/GS-15 level.
• Experience with operational commands, service headquarters, Joint Staff, OSD, or defense innovation organizations.
• Background in consulting, systems engineering, operational planning, or mission-focused solution development.
• Experience scaling growth organizations in startups or emerging technology companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, results-based environment with flexible workday management.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval.
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities, equity incentives, optional 401(k), and FSA.