FORWARD-THINKING GROWTH EXECUTIVE | CUSTOMER-CENTRIC STRATEGIST | FEDERAL INNOVATION ADVOCATE
Timeline
Brian Vanderhoof
Reston
Summary
Results-Driven Chief Revenue & Growth Officer Driving transformational growth to reposition organizations for success Problem Solving | Overcoming Ambiguity | Cross-Functional Leadership | Strategy Design | Business Development
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Growth Officer
MAKPAR CORPORATION
01.2024 - Current
ESTABLISHED and scaled the growth function from the ground up, building core team capabilities, designing scalable business development, capture, and proposal processes, and aligning all efforts with Makpar’s strategic objectives and federal market positioning. Maximized the company’s 8(a) status source awards and drive joint venture opportunities through effective partnership management.
Direct cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and resource optimization.
Provide insights on trends and opportunities to refine strategies and positioning.
Build key relationships with federal decision-makers, contracting officers, and industry stakeholders, enhancing market visibility at industry events.
Developed and implemented an “Over the Fence” (OTF) proposal strategy to streamline bid submissions, enhance team agility, and increase win probability through early solutioning and pre-positioned content.
Maintain reusable content libraries and apply standardized proposal methodologies like the Shipley method.
Develop and track KPIs pipeline growth, win rates, revenue, and proposal success to enable data-driven strategic decisions.
Working with delivery and operational teams to ensure seamless capture-to-execution transition, ensuring solution fidelity and strong performance references.
Successfully secured 2 contract wins totaling $12M out of 12 bids submitted before DOGE-related disruptions; 3 were lost, and 7 were canceled post-submission. Anticipate increased competition as some procurements are expected to transition to GSA vehicles.
Vice President of Sales (Contract)
NTT DATA INTERNATIONAL LLC
01.2024 - 01.2024
REBUILT and revitalized the Public Sector Sales vertical at NTT Data, driving a strategic focus on application development, analytics, cloud lifecycle, and related IT services. Led a comprehensive transformation across Sales Engineering, Capture, and Client Executives by instituting a solution-selling approach prioritizing business outcomes over technical features.
Delivered full sales accountability and realigned the team within a complex matrixed environment.
Built and managed a robust pipeline exceeding $200M in annual total contract value (TCV).
Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and enablement of high-performing sales professionals.
Cultivated strategic executive relationships to unlock key opportunities, while mentoring teams on developing enduring client and industry partnerships.
Designed and operationalized the first integrated, cross-functional Go-to-Market strategy for the vertical.
Partnered across Delivery, Contracts, Solutioning, and Finance to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
Established leadership continuity by mentoring and transitioning oversight to the newly appointed Vice President of Public Sector Sales, positioning the team for sustained success.
Vice President of Growth and Strategy
LCG INC.
01.2021 - 01.2024
DROVE revenue for this leading technology provider and solution-based consulting services to the federal government, focusing on building business with agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, including the National Institutes of Health. Scope of accountability included marketing, business development, capture, and proposal development. Valued as a top contributor who has given the business the ability to consistently grow new, sustainable business, using an innovative approach and setting realistic growth targets.
Developed strategic roadmap to increase revenue from $38M to $100M by the end of 2025. Secured five prime award contracts and five sub award contracts with total value of $87M, 2021 to 2023.
Won BPA contract with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), LCG share represented $25M.
Leveraged consultative approach to gain insight into requirements and challenges facing clients, leading to development and recommendation of solutions to meet technology needs, improve capabilities, and drive savings.
Improved the Probably of Win from 5% to 30%. Developed a SharePoint site with information on past performance to serve as a resource for business development personnel.
Provided guidance and direction to the CEO and other executives on insights and analysis for business strategies, market trends, and growth trajectories.
Built and managed a team encompassing a Director of Growth and Strategy, three senior technical writers, two proposal managers, two capture managers, a graphics specialist, a solutions architect, a Senior Business Research Analyst, four business developers, and a senior account manager.
Fostered collaboration across department lines, working with colleagues in the Revenue, Technology, Marketing, and Finance organizations to build trust.
Director of Revenue Growth
WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGY
01.2020 - 01.2021
CULTIVATED business opportunities centered on the capture of agreements to implement advanced technology lab testing solutions for clients. Assembled capture teams pursuing opportunities with a high win probability and potential based on funding, contract vehicles, existing relationships, and projected return on investment. Recruited based on broad and deep insights into business development, capture, and proposals.
Led extensive research to identify multiple inroads to organizations that contributed to increased Probability of Win.
Negotiated agreements to implement advanced technology lab testing solutions for clients.
Pursued opportunities with high win probability and potential based on funding, contract vehicles, existing relationships, and ROI. Won Department of Commerce opportunity for ServiceNow with Accenture, representing $37M in new revenue.
Director of Growth
LEIDOS
01.2017 - 01.2020
SPEARHEADED program management and business development to secure contracts with Health and Human Services organizations in the areas of infrastructure, Health IT, cybersecurity, software development services, and Life Sciences services.
Captured two contracts with CIT and Clinical Center, serving as the anchor for $32M in new revenue in two years. Additionally, identified opportunities to expand contracts with CMS.
Secured $146M ECIS contract with CMS and secured placement as sub on three contracts for NQIIC, RMADA2, and MIDS.
Federal Health IT Acquisition Executive (Contract)
HARRIS / PERATON
01.2017 - 01.2017
RETAINED to support the preparation of a $51M healthcare IT business for sale following the acquisition of the IT division by Veritas. Created business plans to govern operations with contingencies for either sale or retention by Veritas.
Developed a strong 5-year pipeline of opportunities (over $1B in revenue) along with existing Health IT footprint within NIH to position Harris as an attractive acquisition candidate, leading to an acquisition by a large Federal Health IT SI.
Maintained continuity of service to clients during the transition. Kept key decision makers informed while providing reassurance relating to the structure of Leidos and the ongoing progress on their projects.
Director of Revenue (Contract)
STG
01.2016 - 01.2017
INNOVATED and executed initiatives to accelerate innovation and maintain competitiveness leading up to a $240M recompete opportunity with the Department of Homeland Security Customs Border Protection.
Completed 18 months of work in less than 7 months, winning significant recompete of $45M and new business with large SecOp Data Center valued at $145M.
Fostered strong relationships with the executives and key stakeholders within Customs Border Protection, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Vice President of Business Development
DIGICON
01.2002 - 01.2016
PROMOTED through roles of increasing accountability and scope, joining the company in infancy ($8M revenue) and building out capabilities, organizational structure, and teams resulting in sale of Health Practice (95% core business) to Fortune 150 co.
Enabled revenue growth to $142M, leading to profitable sale of core business unit to a Large SI in Federal Health space.
Senior Director of Business Development (2008 to 2011)
PROMOTED and built out a larger team, introducing Business Developer and Capture Manager roles to manage growth.
Secured new accounts with FDA, CMS and SAMSHA, delivering above revenue targets.
Director of Business Development (2004 to 2008)
PROMOTED after delivering key accounts—FDA, USCIS, DISA, FTC, CFTC—for O&M work, Help Desk, and Software Application Development services. Worked directly with CEO to build out the business and scale for growth.
Built new relationships with additional key clients, NHGRI, NIMDS, HRSA, NEI and NCI, expanding customer portfolio.
Helped grow revenue from $8M to $71M through consultative business development and relationship management.
EARLY CAREER
Business Development Manager, Digicon, Herndon, VA (2002 to 2004)
Skills
Enterprise Experience
Strategic Planning/Execution
B2B Sales
Revenue Growth
Team Leadership
Data Analytics
Business Development
Financial Management
Key Account Management
Account Penetration
Application Development
Market Analysis
Process Improvement
Account Retention
Federal Sales
Contract Management
Sales/Marketing Strategy
Data Driven Decision-Making
Virtual Customer Engagement
Future Forward Sales Roadmap
AI (ChatGPT) within the Business Development Federal Arena
Accomplishments
LCG INC.: Developed strategic roadmap to increase revenue from $38M to $100M by the end of 2025. Secured five prime-award contracts and five sub-award contracts with a total value of $87M from 2021 to 2023.
WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGY: Pursued opportunities with high-win probability and potential based on funding, contract vehicles, existing relationships, and ROI. Won $37M Department of Commerce opportunity for ServiceNow with Accenture.
LEIDOS: Closed $47M in revenue with Social Security Administration in 2018, grew NCI footprint from $35M annually to $67M, 2018 to 2019. Won new business at FDA and CMS, driving $75M in awards.
HARRIS / PERATON: Developed a strong 5-year pipeline of opportunities (over $1 billion in revenue) along with existing Health IT footprint within NIH to position Harris as an attractive acquisition candidate, leading to an acquisition by a large Federal Health IT SI.
STG: Completed 18 months of work in less than 7 months, winning significant recompete of $45M and new business with large SecOp Data Center valued at $145M.
Affiliations
Board Member, Edge Office Solutions
Board Member, Core Foundation
Board Member, Roc Nasty Crew
Publications
HIMSS
Gartner IT Symposium
Gartner Data Analytics
Gartner IT Infrastructure
Operations and Cloud Strategies
ACT-IAC Digital Transformation Summit
Training
ITIL Process Training
THE LEARNING TREE Program Management Training
SHIPLEY Certified Expert Capture Manager (CECM)
XBS TRAINING Solutions Sales Training
FORWARD-THINKING GROWTH EXECUTIVE | CUSTOMER-CENTRIC STRATEGIST | FEDERAL INNOVATION ADVOCATE
Visionary, results-driven executive with a proven record of driving scalable growth and operational excellence in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. Recognized for shaping and executing transformative strategies that align business development, sales, and customer engagement with evolving federal missions and emerging technologies.
A strategic solution architect, I excel at identifying complex customer challenges and crafting tech-enabled strategies that solve today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s. From early opportunity shaping to post-award delivery, I ensure clients stay ahead of the technology curve.
A subject matter expert in federal sales and stakeholder engagement, I navigate complex agency environments to build trust, drive impact, and accelerate decision-making. Known for developing high-performance, mission-aligned teams, I foster cultures of accountability, curiosity, and innovation—empowering talent with the tools and insights to succeed.
Credited with modernizing federal growth strategies by integrating AI, predictive analytics, and human-centered design to forecast demand, shape solutions, and win in competitive markets. I lead full-funnel BD operations and have influenced billion-dollar capture efforts with agility, precision, and measurable results.
As a transformational growth leader, I’m consistently called upon to revitalize underperforming operations, unlock hidden value, and position organizations for scale, expansion, or acquisition—delivering sustainable, high-impact outcomes.
Timeline
Chief Growth Officer
MAKPAR CORPORATION
01.2024 - Current
Vice President of Sales (Contract)
NTT DATA INTERNATIONAL LLC
01.2024 - 01.2024
Vice President of Growth and Strategy
LCG INC.
01.2021 - 01.2024
Director of Revenue Growth
WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGY
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Growth
LEIDOS
01.2017 - 01.2020
Federal Health IT Acquisition Executive (Contract)