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We are seeking a Chief Growth Officer – Federal Programs to join our US Nuclear team in Oak Ridge, TN. In this role you will be accountable for leading and mentoring a team of Business Development professionals to strategically identify, evaluate, and secure Federal new business opportunities. The role will focus on fostering and maintaining strong relationships with potential customers, partners, and key stakeholders. The Chief Growth Officer – Federal Programs will collaborate closely with Federal Business Unit leaders and executive leadership to design and execute growth strategies aligning with the organization's strategic goals.
Your role
- Build and manage a high-performing Business Development Team, providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance.
- Develop and execute a Federal business development strategy aligned with the company's goals for revenue, margin and growth.
- Manages Federal business development activities for Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 market segment and captures new business for management, engineering, and/or field projects, to ensure continued company financial health.
- Identifies new Federal business opportunities through customer and industry contacts.
- Builds successful business relationships by delivering a value proposition that is attractive to both customers and prospective business partners.
- Develops, maintains and builds a strong professional network and customer relationships within the Federal Sector.
- Coordinates company resources in the pursuit and capture of new work.
- Develops capture plans for specific Federal targets that address opportunities, preferred approaches, competitive analyses and business fundamentals.
- Identifies teaming partners, develops teaming agreements and obtains appropriate internal support and approvals.
- Negotiates teaming agreements, scopes of work, contract types and business models that are consistent with the company's risk profile and that result in favorable financial outcomes.
- Gathers market and customer intelligence.
- Manages Business Development budget.
- Manages and supports Federal proposal activities in winning new contracts for the company.
- Responsible for obtaining necessary operational and corporate approvals for all proposals prior to their submittal.
- Communicates and engages company technical experts and operations personnel to develop solutions to Federal customer challenges.
About you
- Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
- A minimum of 20 years of combined technical, operations and business development/industry-related experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience with government projects or business development, in particular Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.
- Experience in executing large operations under complex government contracting models.
- Experience in organizations and/or managing teams.
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Excels at analyzing complex challenges and developing innovative, actionable solutions to achieve objectives.
- Skilled in crafting and delivering impactful presentations that effectively communicate value propositions and drive engagement.
- Proficient in identifying and targeting prospects that align with the organization's strategic goals and adapt to dynamic market conditions.
- Consistently achieves measurable success in capturing business opportunities and securing new contracts, contributing to organizational growth.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $187,500 - $359,300 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at recruiter.na@atkinsrealis.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Overview
We are seeking a Chief Growth Officer – Federal Programs to join our US Nuclear team in Oak Ridge, TN. In this role you will be accountable for leading and mentoring a team of Business Development professionals to strategically identify, evaluate, and secure Federal new business opportunities. The role will focus on fostering and maintaining strong relationships with potential customers, partners, and key stakeholders. The Chief Growth Officer – Federal Programs will collaborate closely with Federal Business Unit leaders and executive leadership to design and execute growth strategies aligning with the organization's strategic goals.
Your role
- Build and manage a high-performing Business Development Team, providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance.
- Develop and execute a Federal business development strategy aligned with the company's goals for revenue, margin and growth.
- Manages Federal business development activities for Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 market segment and captures new business for management, engineering, and/or field projects, to ensure continued company financial health.
- Identifies new Federal business opportunities through customer and industry contacts.
- Builds successful business relationships by delivering a value proposition that is attractive to both customers and prospective business partners.
- Develops, maintains and builds a strong professional network and customer relationships within the Federal Sector.
- Coordinates company resources in the pursuit and capture of new work.
- Develops capture plans for specific Federal targets that address opportunities, preferred approaches, competitive analyses and business fundamentals.
- Identifies teaming partners, develops teaming agreements and obtains appropriate internal support and approvals.
- Negotiates teaming agreements, scopes of work, contract types and business models that are consistent with the company's risk profile and that result in favorable financial outcomes.
- Gathers market and customer intelligence.
- Manages Business Development budget.
- Manages and supports Federal proposal activities in winning new contracts for the company.
- Responsible for obtaining necessary operational and corporate approvals for all proposals prior to their submittal.
- Communicates and engages company technical experts and operations personnel to develop solutions to Federal customer challenges.
About you
- Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
- A minimum of 20 years of combined technical, operations and business development/industry-related experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience with government projects or business development, in particular Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.
- Experience in executing large operations under complex government contracting models.
- Experience in organizations and/or managing teams.
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Excels at analyzing complex challenges and developing innovative, actionable solutions to achieve objectives.
- Skilled in crafting and delivering impactful presentations that effectively communicate value propositions and drive engagement.
- Proficient in identifying and targeting prospects that align with the organization's strategic goals and adapt to dynamic market conditions.
- Consistently achieves measurable success in capturing business opportunities and securing new contracts, contributing to organizational growth.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $187,500 - $359,300 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at recruiter.na@atkinsrealis.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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Target Series B and later-stage companies
Growth-stage companies with proven revenue models are far more likely to sponsor executive visas. They have legal infrastructure, HR bandwidth, and the financial stability USCIS looks for when evaluating an employer's ability to pay.
Position yourself as an O-1A candidate
CGOs with documented revenue milestones, press coverage, or speaking history often qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It skips the H-1B lottery entirely and can be approved in as little as two weeks with premium processing.
Lead with quantified growth outcomes
Sponsoring employers need to justify a CGO hire to USCIS. Concrete metrics like ARR growth percentages, pipeline expansion, or market share gains make the specialty occupation case significantly stronger and reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Clarify the degree requirement early
H-1B specialty occupation requires a specific degree tied to the role. Business, economics, or marketing degrees are the most defensible for a CGO position. Confirm your employer's job description reflects a required degree field before the LCA is filed.
Understand the L-1A pathway if you're transferring
If you're currently employed by a multinational company, the L-1A intracompany transfer visa can move you to a U.S. managerial or executive role without the H-1B lottery. This is one of the fastest paths to a CGO position in the U.S.
Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not all employers advertise sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate curates CGO and executive growth roles from companies actively open to visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles that will never move forward for international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Chief Growth Officer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the employer must establish it as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree in a field like business, marketing, or economics. Generic executive titles can draw USCIS scrutiny, so the job description needs to clearly tie the role to specialized knowledge. RFE rates for executive H-1B visa petitions are higher than for technical roles, so documentation quality matters.
Is the O-1A visa a realistic option for growth executives?
It is, and often a better fit than H-1B for senior CGOs. The O-1A requires evidence of extraordinary ability across at least three criteria: high salary relative to peers, critical role at a distinguished organization, original contributions to the field, media coverage, or judging others' work. CGOs with measurable revenue impact and industry recognition often meet this bar without needing the lottery.
What degree does a Chief Growth Officer need for visa sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly relevant to the duties. Business administration, marketing, economics, or data analytics are the most defensible fields. If your degree is in an unrelated area, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for each missing year of education under USCIS equivalency rules, though this requires a credentials evaluation.
How do I find companies that will actually sponsor a CGO visa?
Most job postings don't clearly state sponsorship eligibility for senior roles. Migrate Mate filters for companies actively open to sponsoring international candidates, including executive-level growth positions. Focusing your search there eliminates wasted applications to employers who won't move forward with non-citizen candidates regardless of qualifications.
Can a Chief Growth Officer self-petition for a green card?
Yes. CGOs with national or international recognition can self-petition under EB-1A for extraordinary ability, which requires no employer sponsor and no PERM labor certification. Alternatively, the EB-1C category covers multinational managers and executives, requiring at least one year of overseas employment with the same company. Both paths are faster than the EB-2 or EB-3 routes and avoid the PERM backlog entirely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Chief Growth Officer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.