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# Chief Operating Officer at Threat Tec, LLC

- **Company:** Threat Tec, LLC
- **Location:** Hampton, VA
- **Compensation:** $200k–$275k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2025-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/threattec/6420c276-567a-43d5-9fde-1f4618087a88

## Job description

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

## Overview

Threat Tec is seeking a mission-driven, operations-focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the day-to-day execution of a fast-scaling defense contractor. This is a pivotal integrator role, enabling the CEO to fully function as Visionary while the COO leads the internal execution of our operating system, drives performance, enforces accountability, and champions culture and values. This role is designed for a battle-tested operator with strong Department of Defense experience, a builder’s mindset, and the ability to drive excellence across complex service and product lines. This role is designed to grow. For the leader who proves they can run the company, the seat is built to expand into the presidency. We are deliberate in sequencing: the mandate comes first, the title follows the results.

## What you will bring

- Proven Leadership: You have successfully led high-performing teams through significant scaling phases. You are a decisive leader with sound judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to inspire.
- Defense Domain Expertise: Deep familiarity with DoD contracting, program delivery, and client expectations is essential. You understand how to operate inside federal systems and deliver excellence on time and under budget.
- Operational Discipline: You run a tight ship. From execution and process optimization to KPI tracking and P&L management — you take complexity and make it predictable.
- Technology Fluency: Comfortable navigating technical teams, tools, and platforms. You don’t need to code — but you understand how systems work and can ask the right questions
- People-centric Management: Strong EQ, team builder, culture shaper. You hold people accountable without losing heart. You model integrity, trust, and execution.
- Alignment to Values: You embody Threat Tec’s core values:
- The Customer is our First Priority
- Innovation Drives Our Future
- The Best Team Wins
- We Play to Win

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead Day-to-Day Operations: Own internal execution, drive clarity, remove bottlenecks, and ensure performance across all divisions (Ops, Security, IT, Engineering).
- Own the EOS Model: Act as the primary Integrator. Translate Visionary ideas into concrete execution. Run weekly L10s, manage Rocks, and ensure follow-through across leadership.
- Drive Program Execution & Customer Satisfaction: Ensure programs are delivered flawlessly. Build scalable systems that support execution under pressure.
- Oversee KPIs & Business Rhythm: Maintain a data-driven operating cadence. Oversee dashboards, metrics, and performance reviews.
- Scale Leadership & Talent: Mentor key leaders. Ensure succession planning. Protect culture during rapid hiring and growth.
- Ensure Operational Readiness: Maintain resilience through COOP, ISO, CMMI, and ITAR/DFARS compliance. Protect mission continuity.
- Bridge Strategy & Execution: Work closely with the CEO, CRO and BD to turn vision into action "without distraction." Owns recompetes and on-contract growth, and provides the capacity sign-off required at every bid decision.

Ideal Profile

- 15+ years in operations, including senior executive roles in defense, federal services, or GovCon tech.
- Deep experience with DoD, ARMY Futures Command, TRADOC, SOF, or similar federal customers.
- Top Secret security clearance preferred (must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance)
- Familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and CMMI frameworks
- Strong grounding in EOS or a similar operational framwork.
- Calm under Load. Builds Systems that make execution repeatable. Develops people rather than dependencies. Holds the line on standards.
- We prefer an on-site presence at our Hampton VA Headquarters location. However, a hybrid format is at a minimum 3 days in office per week.

## Compensation

- Competitive Base Salary
- Executive Performance Bonus 25%-35% (Based on hitting performance targets)
- Company Equity Participation (for long-term performance)
- Full Benefits Package
- On-site leadership role with impact

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Threat Tec, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting Talent@threattec.us or calling 757-240-4305.

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## About Threat Tec, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Threat Tec, LLC enhances readiness against evolving global threats by providing threat emulation, wargaming, simulation, and data visualization solutions to the U.S. military and allied government agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: Hampton, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (Jim Crawford serves as President and CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied military, and other government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission / Purpose**: “To enable and support US and allies’ interests by integrating premier capabilities across defense and commercial sectors to maintain or develop strategic, operational, and tactical dominance across the global competition continuum, defend the republic, our founding principles, and preserve capitalism.”

## Products & Services
- **Intelligence and Threat Emulation**: Provides live threat emulation and near-peer sparring capabilities to sharpen military readiness. (Service)
- **Wargaming and Simulation**: Creates realistic scenarios and valid threats to test plans, tactics, and decision-making for military and governmental organizations. (Service)
- **Data and Visualizations**: Builds common operating pictures, advanced analytics, and actionable insights for informed decision-making and operational optimization. (Service)
- **Mission Engineering**: Designs, develops, fields, and maintains threat signatures, vizmods, and simulators to replicate real-world threat environments. (Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD $84.4 million (as of latest available data)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No public funding rounds; company is privately held. Partners include the U.S. military and allied government agencies.
- **Growth Signals**: Ranked No. 1,218 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America; acquired International Replica Arms Company in 2018; maintains offices in the U.S., Spain, and Japan. (Note: Headcount decreased ~7.1% YoY to 171 employees, per LinkedIn.)

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in threat emulation and operational environment replication for defense clients
- Veteran-Owned Small Business status with security clearance capabilities
- End-to-end portfolio from intelligence analysis to live simulation and mission engineering
- Long-standing relationships with DoD and allied forces

## Strategic Focus
- Continued innovation in threat representation and simulation to stay ahead of evolving global threats
- Expansion into new markets (domestic and international) while maintaining a culture of collaboration and rapid adaptation
- Investment in employee development and retention to sustain high-quality service delivery

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasis on professionalism, honesty, innovation, and a “can-do” attitude; collaboration and employee empowerment are core values (source: [threattec.com/careers](https://threattec.com/careers-at-threat-tec/))
- **Veteran-Friendly**: V3 Program Certified (Virginia Values Veterans), actively hires and supports veterans transitioning to civilian careers
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers telework/remote work options and flextime (source: [threattec.com/careers](https://threattec.com/careers-at-threat-tec/))
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, telemedicine, life/AD&D, disability, 401(k) with retirement plan, paid time off (PTO with rollover), 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and job-related training
- **Employee Ratings**: 4.0/5.0 on LinkedIn (22 reviews) – Work-Life 4.0, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.8, Career 3.6
- **Meaningful Work**: Directly supports national security and military readiness, offering a sense of purpose beyond typical corporate roles

## Sources
1. [threattec.com](https://threattec.com/)
2. [threattec.com/careers](https://threattec.com/careers-at-threat-tec/)
3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/threat-tec)
4. [datanyze.com](https://www.datanyze.com/companies/threat-tec/358919296)

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