Senior Director, Federal Programs NWG

Overview

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Title: Senior Director, Federal Programs
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project.

Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

The Senior Director, Federal Programs is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for overseeing, shaping, and expanding North Wind Group’s Federal portfolio across all Federal agencies, including both defense and civilian customers. This role focuses on engineering, architect-engineer, environmental, and technical advisory services delivered under complex Federal programs. The position emphasizes long-term program stewardship, senior-level client relationships, opportunity shaping, and execution alignment.

It is intentionally distinct from Business Development and Account Management roles and is designed to complement the Business Development Leads by providing enterprise-level credibility, continuity, and strategic insight across agencies.

• Client & Program Relationship Management:
  Serve as a senior executive interface with Federal customers across defense and civilian agencies, including DoD components, USACE districts, and civilian Federal organizations procuring engineering, environmental, and infrastructure services.
• Develop and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with senior program managers, contracting officers, technical authorities, regulators, and end users.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Federal customers on program planning, execution risk, acquisition strategy, and long-term infrastructure and mission requirements.
• Maintain a visible presence with key customers through routine engagement, site visits, and participation in customer and industry forums.

• Program Growth, Opportunity Shaping & Capture Enablement:
  Identify and shape follow-on and new opportunities within existing Federal programs, with emphasis on environmental (including PFAS and FUDS), architect-engineer services, design, construction support, and technical advisory services.
• Provide senior-level customer insight, competitive intelligence, and acquisition strategy input to support capture planning and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Support capture teams through opportunity shaping, teaming strategy development, pricing input, and proposal review as requested.
• Leverage long-standing Federal customer relationships to influence acquisition approaches and position North Wind Group for best-value, limited-competition, or strategically aligned contract vehicles where appropriate.

• Program Oversight & Execution Alignment:
  Provide executive-level oversight and customer engagement support for active Federal contracts to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term program success.
• Coordinate with Business Line leadership, subsidiary presidents, and project managers to identify and mitigate execution risks, address performance concerns, and resolve client issues.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for customer concerns, ensuring timely resolution and preservation of client trust.
• Ensure lessons learned from active programs are captured and applied to future pursuits, program…