CEO

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

ITAC has been retained to provide a well-established Birmingham area technology leader with their next top leader, Chief Executive Officer / President. This leading BI and data solutions firm serves the commercial and federal sectors and maintains its strong legacy of customer-focused solutions, empowering its clients to optimize their resources, enhance performance, and achieve mission-critical objectives.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth. The CEO will play a pivotal role in expanding market presence, fostering strategic partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence across its services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a growth-focused leader who thrives on building strategic frameworks, diversifying revenue streams, and strengthening relationships within the federal and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that support the company’s mission and vision, doubling its revenue through customer expansion.
2. Business Development: Lead efforts to expand the company’s client portfolio, targeting new federal government agencies outside of the Defense while deepening existing relationships.
3. Operational Excellence: Maintain and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring that service delivery meets and exceeds client expectations.
4. Financial Oversight: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization, ensuring sustained profitability.
5. Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to federal government regulations, ethical business practices, and industry standards.
6. Talent Leadership: Foster an inclusive and high-performing organizational culture, mentoring the executive leadership team and supporting professional development.

Qualifications:

1. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain or currently hold a Top-Secret clearance.
2. Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience in business intelligence, federal contracting, or consulting.
3. Proven track record of growing a business and securing contracts in federal and commercial markets.
4. Deep understanding of the federal contracting landscape, including Defense and adjacent agencies.
5. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
6. Strong financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, P&L management, and cost control.
7. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

1. Background in navigating re-compete processes for federal contracts.
2. Familiarity with advanced data analytics and business intelligence tools.

Key Attributes:

1. Visionary and Strategic: Demonstrated ability to set and execute a growth-oriented vision.
2. Collaborative and People-Focused: A team builder who fosters alignment and collaboration.
3. Innovative and Adaptable: Ability to navigate challenges and pivot strategies as needed.
4. Results-Driven: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and sustaining high performance.
5. High Integrity and Ethical Leadership: Committed to transparent and ethical decision-making.

Why Join This Organization?

1. Dynamic Growth Potential: Join a company poised for significant expansion with a supportive and cohesive leadership team.
2. Innovative Culture: Work within a collaborative environment that values new ideas and continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Competitive base salary ($200K+), commensurate with experience.
2. Performance-based bonuses (up to 40% of base).
3. Relocation assistance for out-of-area candidates.

Location and Work Arrangement:

Birmingham, Alabama (preferred). Flexible hybrid work schedule, with an expectation of in-office presence at least three days per week.