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Job Summary:
BDO is seeking a manager level professional to support project delivery activities for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. The individual in this position will provide guidance in one or more of the following solutions areas, such as financial management and improvement, accounting, budget, audit readiness, data analysis, business process improvement, change management, or operational development. They will be responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Public Sector Practice to manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities. They will also help drive problem solving and fact finding, working alongside experienced team members, management, and client leadership to support firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.
Job Duties:
- Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
- Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
- Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
- Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
- Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
- Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
- Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
- Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
- Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions
- Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
- Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
- Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
- Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
- Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
- Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
- Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership
- Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
- Cultivates growth of existing and new business
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products
- Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
- Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree, required, focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
Experience
- Four (4) or more years - including internships - of accounting, finance, business, operations, technology, management, or analysis experience, required
- Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred
- Familiarity with some or all of the following: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework, preferred
- Experience with pricing, cash management, PP&E, inventory, and related property, preferred
- Experience with financial statement audits, preparation for audit readiness, and corrective action plans, preferred
- Experience analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues, preferred
- Experience with business process improvement methodologies, preferred
- Experience with working capital or general fund, preferred
- Progressive experience in managing or leading firm initiatives, client project activities, and/or staff, preferred
- Experience working with and briefing senior program managers or leaders, preferred
- Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance, required
- CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification, preferred
Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
- Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Language(s)
N/AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to work on client site in secured area
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.
National Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Maryland Range: $140,000 - $175,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $175,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Click here to find out more !
Job Summary:
BDO is seeking a manager level professional to support project delivery activities for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. The individual in this position will provide guidance in one or more of the following solutions areas, such as financial management and improvement, accounting, budget, audit readiness, data analysis, business process improvement, change management, or operational development. They will be responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Public Sector Practice to manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities. They will also help drive problem solving and fact finding, working alongside experienced team members, management, and client leadership to support firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.
Job Duties:
- Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
- Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
- Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
- Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
- Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
- Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
- Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
- Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
- Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions
- Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
- Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
- Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
- Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
- Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
- Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
- Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership
- Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
- Cultivates growth of existing and new business
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products
- Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
- Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree, required, focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
Experience
- Four (4) or more years - including internships - of accounting, finance, business, operations, technology, management, or analysis experience, required
- Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred
- Familiarity with some or all of the following: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework, preferred
- Experience with pricing, cash management, PP&E, inventory, and related property, preferred
- Experience with financial statement audits, preparation for audit readiness, and corrective action plans, preferred
- Experience analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues, preferred
- Experience with business process improvement methodologies, preferred
- Experience with working capital or general fund, preferred
- Progressive experience in managing or leading firm initiatives, client project activities, and/or staff, preferred
- Experience working with and briefing senior program managers or leaders, preferred
- Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance, required
- CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification, preferred
Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
- Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Language(s)
N/AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to work on client site in secured area
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.
National Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Maryland Range: $140,000 - $175,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $175,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Click here to find out more !
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice President, public sector jobs.
- 10 or more years of experience leading public sector sales or government affairs teams
- Demonstrated history of closing federal, state, or local government contracts
- Deep knowledge of government procurement processes including FAR and DFARS
- Experience managing C-suite and senior agency stakeholder relationships
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, business administration, or a related field
- Active or clearable security clearance appropriate to the target agency portfolio
Tips for Your Vice President, Public Sector Job Search
Align your resume to procurement cycles
Public sector VP roles prioritize candidates who demonstrate experience with government contracting vehicles like IDIQ, BPA, or GWACs. Your resume should name specific contract types you've managed and the agencies you've sold to or served.
Quantify your government revenue ownership
Hiring managers for these roles want to see the size of the government portfolio you've owned. Replace vague impact claims with specific pipeline values, win rates, or the total contract value you delivered in prior public sector leadership roles.
Target agencies your past employers served
Your existing knowledge of a specific agency's procurement culture, contracting officers, or program priorities is a real differentiator. Filter openings by the federal, state, or local agencies you know best rather than applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president, public sector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a government growth narrative for interviews
Interviewers at this level expect you to walk through how you built or expanded a public sector practice, not just managed one. Prepare a specific example that covers your go-to-market approach, stakeholder engagement strategy, and how you closed competitive opportunities.
Negotiate clearance sponsorship and equity separately
If the role requires a security clearance you don't yet hold, the cost and timeline of sponsorship affect your total compensation package. Address clearance sponsorship commitments before discussing equity or base compensation to avoid accepting an offer with hidden costs.
Vice President, Public Sector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president, public sectors?
Amazon Web Services, Google, and Databricks are hiring the most vice president, public sectors right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, District of Columbia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and technology firms with government divisions tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many vice president, public sector jobs are remote?
About 88% of vice president, public sector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though many roles require proximity to Washington D.C. or major federal hubs. Policy-focused and business development positions tend to offer more location flexibility than roles tied to classified programs or on-site agency relationships.
How do you become a vice president, public sector?
Most vice president, public sector roles require a progression through government sales, policy, or program management positions before reaching the executive level. You build the foundation by owning government accounts or contracts as a director, then demonstrate you can grow a public sector practice independently. Developing relationships with agency procurement officers and program managers over time is as important as internal promotion. A clearance, an advanced degree in public policy or business, and a verifiable record of contract wins accelerate the path.
Can you get a vice president, public sector job without prior public sector experience?
It's difficult but not impossible if you can transfer directly relevant skills. Candidates who've led large enterprise or regulated-industry sales teams, managed complex government-adjacent partnerships, or worked inside a federal agency in a senior capacity sometimes make the transition. Employers care most about whether you understand how government buyers make decisions and whether you can build trust with agency stakeholders quickly.
What does the vice president, public sector interview process look like?
The process typically moves through an initial screen with a talent acquisition partner, followed by a panel interview with the chief revenue officer or general manager and two or three senior peers. A presentation round is common, where you're asked to outline a go-to-market strategy for a specific agency or contract vehicle. Final stages usually involve a conversation with the CEO or a board-level stakeholder and reference checks focused on your government growth history.
Where can I find and apply to vice president, public sector jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president, public sector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that fit your agency expertise and contract experience, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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