Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development

Title: Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development  
Location: Herndon, Virginia 
Security Clearance: n/a

About KACE: 
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.

The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way.

KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.

The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:
Reporting to the CEO, the Vice-President of Strategy & Corporate Development is a key executive leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of the organization.

This position focuses on identifying growth opportunities, fostering innovation, and overseeing business development initiatives to ensure long-term success.

This individual collaborates closely with the CEO, Executive Team and KACE Owner to align strategies with corporate goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:


* Strategic Planning and Execution: Working with the CEO, develop and implement the organization’s overarching strategy to achieve business objectives.

Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to identify growth opportunities.

Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and monitoring progress through KPIs.


* Business Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities for new business, both organic and inorganic, to include mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures.

Lead due diligence processes and integration planning for acquisitions or strategic alliances.

Drive revenue growth through innovative business models and market expansion strategies.


* Leadership and Oversight: Provide guidance to teams across departments such as operations, finance, technology and development.

Mentor junior leaders and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Manage cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.


* Customer Insights and Analytics: Leverage customer insights and data analytics to inform strategic decisions.

Optimize product portfolios based on market feedback and performance metrics.


* Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with key stakeholders, including customers.

investors, partners, and clients.

Represent the organization at industry events to enhance visibility and secure strategic opportunities.


* Financial Oversight: Conduct financial feasibility studies for new initiatives and ensure alignment with budgetary goals.

Monitor ROI on strategic projects to ensure v...