Lead, Government Procurement & Defence Programs

About Dominion Dynamics Dominion Dynamics is building Canada’s first modern defence prime: software-defined, attritable, and sovereign.

Location Ottawa (On-Site)

Reports to COO

Type Full-time

Mission Statement We believe tomorrow’s military power won’t hinge on exquisite platforms, but on the seamless coordination of adaptable, AI‑driven capabilities across every domain. We’re building that family of systems, fielded with operators, sovereign by design, and accountable to Canada’s democratic values. We move fast, deploy with the CAF, especially in the Arctic, and operate with uncompromising respect for Canadian law, treaty obligations, and the CAF community. Our founding team includes former operators from Anduril, Google, Amazon, and the Canadian Armed Forces. We’re building hard tech in hard places, and we're looking for system‑level thinkers who thrive at the intersection of autonomy, aerospace, and national security.

Why This Role Matters Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy is evolving — and procurement excellence will determine which companies shape sovereign capability for the next generation. This role exists to ensure Dominion can navigate, influence, and execute within Canada’s federal defence procurement system with precision, speed, and credibility. As we scale, disciplined capture and procurement strategy are mission‑critical to accelerating Arctic and allied capability without compromising compliance.

The Role: Lead, Government Procurement & Defence Programs This is a hands‑on builder role responsible for owning and executing Dominion’s federal defence procurement strategy. You will operate daily across PSPC, DND, Treasury Board, and related agencies — translating industrial policy into executable capture plans and defensible contract wins. You are not observing the system — you are navigating it, shaping it, and helping Dominion move through it with speed and integrity.

What You’ll Do

Lead engagement with PSPC contracting authorities and DND Materiel Group

Identify and qualify procurement pathways (RFP, sole source, ITB, innovation programs)

Shape proposal strategy and structure compliant, defensible submissions

Anticipate program decision gates and procurement risks early

Track emerging capital investment signals and requirement development

Interpret Defence Industrial Strategy priorities into capture positioning

Advise leadership on domestic content, sovereign supply chains, ITBs, and Canadian IP positioning

Support bid/no‑bid decisions with disciplined strategic analysis

Structure teaming arrangements that protect Dominion’s long‑term positioning

Strengthen procurement documentation and compliance frameworks

Prepare for audits and reporting requirements

Improve internal processes to scale contract execution velocity

What You’ll Bring

7–12 years of experience in Canadian federal procurement

Direct exposure to PSPC defence procurement processes

Experience working with DND capital projects or program offices

Demonstrated ownership of defence RFPs end‑to‑end

Strong understanding of Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) frameworks

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Operational discipline and comfort within structured regulatory systems

Strategic judgment balanced with pragmatic execution

High integrity and sound decision‑making

Eligibility for Secret security clearance (or higher)

It will be nice if you had

Experience inside PSPC, DND, or ISED

Experience inside a Canadian defence contractor

Familiarity with Arctic or sovereignty programs

An existing Canadian defence procurement network

Why Join Us At Dominion Dynamics, we’re designing systems that work where others fail, in the most extreme environments on Earth. At Dominion Dynamics you’ll: shape the future of Canada’s sovereign defence; build real capability in fields with CAF and allies; move fast, field fast with small teams, high trust, and rapid iteration; operate with integrity under Canadian law and treaty obligations; have impact from day one with equity, responsibility, and direct access to leadership. If you’re driven by innovation, adaptability, and the opportunity to make a strategic impact, this is where you belong!

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