Vice President of Growth Greater Washington D.C. Area

The Company is seeking a VP of Growth to take on a pivotal role in expanding its commercial footprint and strategic positioning, particularly within the defense and security sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing new multi-million-dollar opportunities, building and leading a high-performing US-focused growth team, and driving global revenue scaling. This senior leadership position demands a professional with a proven track record in selling disruptive technologies to the military, a deep understanding of defense acquisition pathways, and a network of relationships across the defense ecosystem. The role also involves translating go-to-market strategies into tactical contract wins, integrating with senior leadership in the defense sector, and ensuring the company's AI-powered sensing systems become the standard for autonomous systems. Applicants for the VP of Growth role at the company should be senior commercial leaders with executive stature, capable of operating at the highest levels of defense leadership. The ideal candidate will have a background in selling hardware-software integrated capabilities, particularly in the areas of edge computing, optical/ISR sensors, and autonomous systems. Experience in international or allied defense environments, such as AUKUS, is highly valued. The role requires a data-driven, high-energy individual with a start-up hustle and the ability to align technical superiority with the evolving needs of the US warfighter. The VP of Growth will also be expected to be a brand evangelist, a trusted advisor to the CEO, and a leader who can build and scale a growth team with a culture of disruption and customer focus.

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Arkeus