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Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.
Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.
Job Location:
This is a hybrid position, with some onsite requirements in the Washington, DC area.
Clearance:
This role requires an active secret security clearance.
Job Description:
In this position as an Executive Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive growth strategy to guide the company’s transition from small business set-asides to full and open competition. You will lead the expansion of a digital transformation practice, ensuring alignment between business development, client delivery, and technology innovation teams. In this position, you will also:
- Develop and execute strategic and tactical growth plans aligned with corporate objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including client delivery, business development, leadership, and the Innovation Lab, to design and implement capture strategies.
- Define opportunity requirements, assess capability gaps, and drive innovative solutions to strengthen competitive positioning.
- Build and maintain strategic technology partnerships that enhance solution offerings and market reach.
- Initiate and participate in client engagements, including the development and presentation of white papers, technical briefings, and participation in solicitation conferences.
- Support customer account planning and lead branding activities that align with business development efforts, such as technology demonstrations, RFI responses, and participation in industry events.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 20 years of experience within financial management and digital transformation practices.
- Demonstrated track record of building and managing a book of business exceeding $100 million.
- Active CPA and PMP certifications.
Desired Skills:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to create, communicate, and execute complex business strategies that result in the successful pursuit, capture, and delivery of new programs.
- Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage with senior government and industry leaders.
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Deep understanding of federal acquisition processes, digital transformation trends, and emerging technologies shaping the public sector.
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