Cyber Growth and Strategy Director

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Accenture Federal Services

Compensation

$172,400 - $360,800/year

Washington, DC

On-site

Posted April 17, 2026

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:
AFS is seeking a growth‑minded leader to drive the strategic direction of Accenture’s partnership with the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure client and across the federal cybersecurity mission space. In this high‑impact role, you will set the vision for disrupting legacy programs with new technologies and capabilities. Backed by Accenture’s commercial innovation, you will develop and execute a strategy to reinvent cybersecurity services and win new business.

The Work:

Build and own executive relationships across CISA and across federal cybersecurity mission spaces
Lead the development of disruptive solutions to drive greater impact for the mission
Develop and execute a multi‑year growth strategy to capture market share

Here's What You Need:

Experience with CDM
Ability to achieve Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree and or 10+ years of industry experience
15+ years in business development and/or leadership in cybersecurity
Experience leading cybersecurity and/or engineering teams
Experience shaping new business
Understanding of and interest in AI for reinvention
Understanding of critical infrastructure resilience and security risks

Bonus Points If:

Advanced Degree
Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent people management and relationship development skills
In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

The Extras:

US Citizenship Required
The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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