Vice President, DoD Programs

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis, Inc., a rapidly growing small business, is currently seeking a Vice President of DoD Programs to join the team as an integral member of a group of government, military, and contractor personnel that provide program, engineering, and technical support on a wide variety of projects.

Role Overview

As the Vice President of DoD Programs, you will lead and shape Cepeda's continued success within Army and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting. This executive role demands a strategic, relationship-driven leader with a deep understanding of the government market. You will be responsible for securing new contracts, strengthening client partnerships, and driving growth across our DoD portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Cepeda’s senior leadership to define, develop, and achieve strategic goals for DoD Programs.
• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing DoD team.
• Inspire and support employees in demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate initiatives and Cepeda’s organizational culture.
• Oversee multiple disciplines within the Army DEVCOM AvMC, including aviation and missile systems.
• Shape and communicate the strategic vision and execution plan for all DoD-related programs.
• Serve as the Program Manager for Cepeda’s EXPRESS contract.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders within Army DEVCOM AvMC and related defense communities.
• Anticipate and identify future government needs that align with Cepeda’s capabilities.
• Actively pursue new business by engaging prospective clients, expanding current contracts, and ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, guide, and grow effective teams.
• Strong alignment with Cepeda’s core values: People, Customers, and Community.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in building and managing relationships with senior-level government officials.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A history of securing, managing, and successfully executing government contracts and task orders.
• Expert knowledge of government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Deep understanding of the federal procurement lifecycle and proposal development.
• Established relationships and experience within the DEVCOM AvMC S3I organization.
• Familiarity with EXPRESS Programs and related DoD initiatives.
• Strong network within the government contracting ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to upcoming government staffing requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance. 

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at hr@cepedasystems.com. Our process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process. 

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors.