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Vice President of Engineering Solutioning

Vice President of Engineering Solutioning

Makwa Global LLCWashington, DC, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Makwa Global, an SBA 8(a) and tribally owned enterprise, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Engineering Solutioning to lead enterprise-wide solution development and engineering strategy. This executive will drive innovation, oversee technical solutioning for proposals and program delivery, and ensure alignment with customer missions across defense, security, IT, and engineering portfolios. Must have prior experience working directly with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, with proven knowledge of federal contracting processes, compliance, and mission support. (Army or Air Force experience preferred)

The VP will partner closely with executive leadership, business development, and program management teams to shape competitive, compliant, and compelling solutions that drive growth, scalability, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead solution architecture and engineering strategy for federal contracts, ensuring innovative, scalable, and compliant solutions.
  • Partner with BD / Capture teams to develop winning proposals, solution blueprints, and technical volumes.
  • Serve as a thought leader in engineering, emerging technology, and solutions design to enhance market competitiveness.

Innovation & Growth Enablement

  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (AI / ML, automation, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital engineering) into enterprise solution offerings.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and vendors to drive innovation and growth opportunities.
  • Shape new service lines and technical capabilities to diversify and expand Makwa Global’s portfolio.
  • Technical & Program Support

  • Provide executive oversight for engineering support on program delivery, ensuring high quality, compliance, and mission success.
  • Serve as executive sponsor for complex programs requiring advanced solutioning, integration, or transformation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and solution delivery practices.
  • Leadership & People Development

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering and solutioning team.
  • Foster collaboration across business units to ensure technical and operational alignment.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer success.
  • Requirements

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership in engineering, technology solutioning, or solution architecture, with at least 5 years in an executive role.
  • Demonstrated experience leading solutioning for federal government proposals and programs (DoD, DoS, DHS, or other federal agencies).
  • Proven success developing and delivering innovative technical solutions in a GovCon or highly regulated environment.
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Must have prior experience working directly with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies , with proven knowledge of federal contracting processes, compliance, and mission support.
  • Expertise in solution architecture, systems engineering, and emerging technologies (cloud, AI / ML, cybersecurity, digital transformation).
  • Strong knowledge of proposal development processes (Shipley or similar) and federal acquisition regulations.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Business acumen with proven ability to align technology solutions with corporate growth strategies.
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