Dynamic, Growth-Minded CEO / Chief Executive Officer / President

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 Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that support the company's mission and vision, doubling its revenue through customer expansion.

Business Development:

Lead efforts to expand the company's client portfolio, targeting new federal government agencies outside of the Defense while deepening existing relationships.

Operational Excellence:

Maintain and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring that service delivery meets and exceeds client expectations.

Financial Oversight:

Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization, ensuring sustained profitability.

Compliance and Governance:

Ensure adherence to federal government regulations, ethical business practices, and industry standards.

Talent Leadership:

Foster an inclusive and high-performing organizational culture, mentoring the executive leadership team and supporting professional development.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Experience:

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

Key Attributes:

Visionary and Strategic:

Demonstrated ability to set and execute a growth-oriented vision.

Collaborative and People-Focused:

A team builder who fosters alignment and collaboration.

Innovative and Adaptable:

Ability to navigate challenges and pivot strategies as needed.

Results-Driven:

Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and sustaining high performance.

High Integrity and Ethical Leadership:

Committed to transparent and ethical decision-making. Why Join This Organization?

Dynamic Growth Potential:

Join a company poised for significant expansion with a supportive and cohesive leadership team.

Innovative Culture:

Work within a collaborative environment that values new ideas and continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive base salary ($200K+), commensurate with experience. Performance-based bonuses (up to 40% of base). Comprehensive benefits package. 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.