Vice President Maritime, Profit & Loss (P&L)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President Maritime, Profit & Loss (P&L) based in the United States. This executive leadership opportunity is designed for an experienced business leader ready to shape the strategy, performance, and growth of a major maritime-focused government contracting portfolio. You will oversee a business area valued at more than $100 million, with responsibility for financial performance, program delivery, customer relationships, and long-term business development. Working closely with senior executives, government customers, and enterprise growth teams, you will drive sustainable expansion across established accounts and adjacent mission areas. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership to ensure mission-critical programs meet demanding performance and customer expectations. You will also build high-performing technical teams, strengthen organizational capabilities, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration. This fully remote executive position offers the opportunity to influence business direction and deliver meaningful outcomes across the U. S. maritime and defense sectors. Accountabilities: - Own Business Financial Performance: Lead the full profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities for a business area exceeding $100 million, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, indirect spending, forecasting, and financial risk management. - Drive Strategic Planning: Develop and execute annual operating plans and multi-year business strategies aligned with corporate objectives, market opportunities, customer priorities, and long-term growth goals. - Expand Customer Relationships: Serve as the executive relationship owner for key government customers, maintaining a strong understanding of mission requirements, operational challenges, funding priorities, and emerging opportunities.

- Lead Business Development and Growth: Identify and pursue organic growth, adjacent markets, recompetes, task orders, and new business opportunities in partnership with enterprise growth and business development teams. - Oversee Program Execution: Ensure successful delivery across the business portfolio, maintaining accountability for contract performance, schedules, quality, customer satisfaction, and contractual commitments. - Manage Operational Risks: Resolve significant program issues and escalations, improve operational efficiency, strengthen margins, and promote continuous improvement across the organization. - Build and Develop Leadership Talent: Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and technical teams while overseeing succession planning, workforce development, employee engagement, and performance management. - Contribute to Enterprise Leadership: Participate in executive leadership activities, collaborate across business areas, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and promote shared resources, best practices, and company-wide decision-making. - Monitor Market and Competitive Trends: Evaluate customer needs, government budget trends, competitive activity, and industry developments to guide investments in talent, capabilities, infrastructure, and market expansion. Requirements: - Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience managing multiple projects and U. S. Navy programs within a Department of War (DoW) environment. - U. S. Navy Domain Expertise: Hands-on experience working with key Navy organizations, such as NAVSEA, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Division Carderock, and PEO IWS, as well as experience in advanced technology domains. - Executive Business Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading defense-related businesses, including financial management, P&L ownership, operational oversight, and business growth.