Pacific Power Group Hiring for Director of Defense and Government at Kent, WA Full Time

Description

Pacific Power Group is looking for a Director of Defense and Government for our Marine division in Kent, WA.

In this role you will be responsible for building strong business relationships with key stakeholders in the Defense Segment. Ensure the organization’s growth through various avenues like analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, formulating strategies, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative and product work environment. Coordinating with project managers to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure effective communication.

Pacific Power Group is a mid-size company engaged in the sales and service of power generation products, and marine power solutions. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to all our clients and are characterized by steadfast integrity and a deep commitment to providing distinctive value through the talent and expertise of our people.

Benefits include: Health insurance, 17 Paid Time Off (“PTO”) days, 9 Paid Holiday’s, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, 401(k) matching, Referral Program, Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care), Health Savings Account, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Parental Leave Pay, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay, Professional Development Assistance, Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Range: $175,000 to $200,000 annually, based on skills and experience.

Bonus Plan: 20% of annual salary

Travel Requirements: 25%-50%

Requirements

Primary (Essential) Duties:

• Establish and execute a strategic plan for business growth in the defense and government sectors.
• Work closely with business development teams to identify and pursue new defense contracts, projects, and partnerships.
• Oversee the execution of defense projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and meet the required quality standards.
• Partner with various stakeholders, including government agencies, military personnel, suppliers, and key decision makers in the industry.
• Lead a team of professionals working within the Defense Segment to quality service delivery, exceptional customer experience and continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices and provide recommendations for incorporating new developments into the business model.
• Responsible for managing the financial aspects of the Defense Segment.
• Partner with finance, legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to all regulatory and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to follow federal level guidelines and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of industry trends in the Defense Segment.
• Strong financial accountability and budgeting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving abilities, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues related to defense and government sectors.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and navigate complex matters in relation to the job.
• Proven leadership skills, including employee engagement, evaluating performance, providing direction, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Advanced organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to utilize MS office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience/Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Master’s degree in business or related field-preferred.
• 15+ years relevant industry experience working with or for US Government (Armed Forces department).
• Experience and proven track record in leadership and program management.
• Experience in the contracting space (solicitation, contract writing, proposal writing, contract execution, contract compliance review, etc.).

Other Requirements

• Occasional overnight travel to attend conferences and seminars and meet with stakeholders and team members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pacific Power Group shall abide by the requirements of 40 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Pacific Power Group will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Pacific Power Group will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Pacific Power Group will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran (hereinafter collectively referred to as “protected veteran(s)”) in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

Pacific Power Group will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

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