Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer at Threat Tec Chief Operating Officer at Threat Tec in Hampton, Virginia Posted in 1 day ago.

Job Description:

Chief Operating Officer Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation. Overview Threat Tec is seeking a mission-driven, operations-focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the day-to-day execution of a fast-scaling defense contractor. This is a pivotal integrator role, enabling the CEO to fully function as Visionary while the COO leads the internal execution of our operating system, drives performance, enforces accountability, and champions culture and role is designed for a battle-tested operator with strong Department of Defense experience , a builder's mindset, and the ability to drive excellence across complex service and product lines. You will lead our operations, program delivery, internal systems, and support teams through the next phase of growth. What you will bring

Proven Leadership :

You have successfully led high-performing teams through significant scaling phases. You are a decisive leader with sound judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to

Domain Expertise :

Deep familiarity with DoD contracting, program delivery, and client expectations is essential. You understand how to operate inside federal systems and deliver excellence on time and under

Discipline :

You run a tight ship. From execution and process optimization to KPI tracking and P&L management — you take complexity and make it

Fluency :

Comfortable navigating technical teams, tools, and platforms. You don't need to code — but you understand how systems work and can ask the right

Management :

Strong EQ, team builder, culture shaper. You hold people accountable without losing heart. You model integrity, trust, and to

Values :

You embody Threat Tec's core values: The Customer is our First Priority Innovation Drives Our Future The Best Team Wins We Play to

Win Key Responsibilities Lead Day-to-Day Operations :

Own internal execution, drive clarity, remove bottlenecks, and ensure performance across all divisions (Ops, Finance, Security, IT, Engineering, and Contracts). Own the

EOS Model :

Act as the primary Integrator. Translate Visionary ideas into concrete execution. Run weekly L10s, manage Rocks, and ensure follow-through across

Program Execution & Customer Satisfaction :

Ensure programs are delivered flawlessly. Build scalable systems that support execution under

KPIs & Business Rhythm :

Maintain a data-driven operating cadence. Oversee dashboards, metrics, and performance

Leadership & Talent :

Mentor key leaders. Ensure succession planning. Protect culture during rapid hiring and

Operational Readiness :

Maintain resilience through COOP, ISO, CMMI, and

ITAR/DFARS

compliance. Protect mission

Strategy & Execution :

Work closely with the CEO, CTO, CGO, and BD to turn vision into action — without distraction. Ideal Profile 15+ years in operations, including senior executive roles in defense, federal services, or GovCon experience with DoD, ARMY Futures Command, TRADOC, SOF, or similar federal with

ISO 9001, ISO

14001, and CMMI grounding in EOS or a similar operational D/I personality preferred (but grounded in execution, not ego). Trusted leader. Unshakeable under pressure. Builder, not babysitter. TS Clearance with SCI eligibility required. Compensation Competitive Base Salary Executive Performance Bonus Company Equity Participation (for the right long-term player) Full Benefits Package On-site leadership role with impact Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. Threat Tec, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting Talent@threattec.us or calling 757-240-4305. #TT Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284622758