Start Date: Immediate
JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Engineering and Modernization platform focused on delivering high-impact services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
As the platform enters its next phase of disciplined growth and enterprise scaling, we are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to architect operational infrastructure, drive execution excellence, and strengthen profitability across the organization.
OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Washington, DC / Virginia / Maryland (DMV region) (Regular presence at operating sites required.)
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for enterprise execution, operational scale, and profitable growth across a multi-entity aerospace and defense services and manufacturing platform. This role owns delivery performance across professional services and manufacturing operations, with direct accountability for P&L, operational rigor, and scalable execution.
The COO partners closely with the CEO, technical leadership, and growth leaders to translate strategy into disciplined execution—ensuring the company can scale efficiently while maintaining high-quality delivery to government and commercial customers. While the CEO retains selective involvement in strategic priorities and key customer relationships, the COO is the senior executive accountable for operational performance and profitability.
The target base salary range for this position is $240,000+. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant executive experience, demonstrated leadership impact, functional expertise, geographic location, education, certifications, and overall alignment with the role’s scope and strategic priorities. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for: Annual performance-based incentive compensation, A meaningful long-term incentive opportunity (e.g., profit interests and/or stock options) aligned with enterprise value creation, and Executive-level benefits and additional incentives commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
EXPANSIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.