Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the top executive of the company. Founded in 1943, the company is an ISO-9001:2015 certified American-owned small business with over 80 years of uninterrupted performance — and zero product rejections — supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, and major defense OEMs with logistics data systems, MIL-SPEC technical manuals, and training content. The CEO oversees all strategic and operational functions and is expected to bring an established DoD and defense industry network to accelerate growth in the defense sustainment market.

Day-to-Day Operations

• Reviews and provides guidance on contracts and legal commitments; authorized signatory for company paychecks
• Directs personnel management, benefits administration, and recruitment
• Serves as CIO, overseeing IT systems, MSP support, and CMMC/cybersecurity compliance
• Maintains ISO-9001:2015 certification and upholds the company's standards for quality and on-time delivery

Business Development & Marketing

• Leverages an established network across the DoD — Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard — and defense OEMs to identify and win new contracts
• Directs all marketing efforts and oversees proposal management, including pricing and technical responses for government and OEM clients
• Evaluates new business opportunities in defense logistics, technical data, and sustainment programs

Strategic Planning

• Develops and executes long-term strategy in alignment with ConnectM's corporate vision and growth objectives
• Drives expansion within the defense sustainment market, leveraging HKA's 80 year reputation and government relationships
• Collaborates with ConnectM to integrate HKA's logistics datasets with AI and technology capabilities to enable advanced analytics and digital lifecycle solutions

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in defense contracting, government technical services, or defense logistics
• Deep, established relationships across the DoD and with major defense OEMs and prime contractors
• Proven track record in government contract capture, proposal development, and revenue growth
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC technical data standards, logistics product data (LPD), ISO-9001, and CMMC
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing cross-functional teams in a government contracting environment

Compensation

• Salary: Your annual base salary will be $180,000-$200,000.00,
• Annual Equity Grant: Beginning in your first full fiscal year, you will be eligible to receive an annual equity grant valued at approximately $35,000, subject to Board approval, applicable vesting schedules, andthe terms of any equity plan adopted by the Company.
• EBITDA Performance Bonus: In addition to the above, you will be eligible to earn uncapped performance bonuses tied to EBITDA improvement

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person