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VP of Defense Solutions & Growth - Clearance Required

Red Cell Partners · Washington D.C.

Posted 22 days ago · $225,000-$275,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
Red Cell Partners's roles stay open a median of 28 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
68% of Red Cell Partners's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Red Cell Partners
high
9 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
Hiring momentum
38 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Red Cell Partners's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Red Cell Partners.

About this role

The VP of Defense Solutions & Growth will lead the defense growth strategy at Red Cell Partners, focusing on identifying mission challenges and collaborating with government stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. This role involves engaging with senior military and civilian leaders, translating customer needs into actionable concepts, and managing a pipeline of opportunities from inception to award. The successful candidate will also build strategic relationships and advise company leadership on market trends and growth opportunities.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Red Cell Partners as an employer.

What you need

  • 15+ years of experience in defense, national security, government, consulting, or technology leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success identifying and developing new business opportunities within the Department of Defense.
  • Strong understanding of defense missions, planning processes, acquisition pathways, and funding mechanisms.
  • Proven ability to engage senior leaders and uncover mission needs that are not yet formalized into requirements.
  • Experience developing solution concepts and business cases around complex operational challenges.
  • Ability to work effectively across technical, operational, and executive teams.

Nice to have

  • Strong technical background
  • Leadership position in the Pentagon at or above the O6/GS-15 level
  • Experience within operational commands, service headquarters, Joint Staff, OSD, or defense innovation organizations.
  • Background in consulting, systems engineering, operational planning, or mission-focused solution development.
  • Experience scaling growth organizations in startups or emerging technology companies.

What you get

  • A fully remote, results-based environment
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
  • 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
  • Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
  • Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
  • 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in the role.
  • The role requires a high level of engagement with government stakeholders, which may involve navigating complex bureaucracies.
  • The salary range is quite broad, indicating potential variability based on experience and performance outcomes.

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Listed by Red Cell Partners on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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