Christopher Poulos
About Christopher Poulos
Christopher Poulos serves as the Director of Business Development at Akima, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in emergency services and program management, with extensive experience in business development for government agencies.
Work at Akima
Christopher Poulos has served as the Director of Business Development at Akima, LLC since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing capture management and proposal development processes. He performs initial critical analysis of agency requests for capabilities and RFP requirements within his portfolio. Poulos also participates in the annual and long-range strategic business plan development cycles to support corporate growth. His position requires maintaining close relationships with senior officials in the Department of Defense and civilian agency training and applied learning communities.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Poulos holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from The George Washington University, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management from the same institution between 2001 and 2003. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems and Marketing from Old Dominion University, achieved from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College, studying there from 1989 to 1994.
Background
Before joining Akima, Christopher Poulos amassed significant experience in various roles within the public safety and defense sectors. He worked as a Firefighter/EMT at the Chesapeake Fire Department from 1988 to 1992. He later served at FEMA as a Rescue Specialist from 1995 to 1998. Poulos held multiple positions at SAIC, including Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Vice President of Program Management, from 2000 to 2013. His extensive background in emergency services and program management informs his current role in business development.
Professional Experience at SAIC
Christopher Poulos spent a significant portion of his career at SAIC, where he held various positions from 2000 to 2013. He began as a Deputy Program Manager and progressed to roles such as Program Manager and Senior Director of Program Management. His responsibilities included managing program operations and serving as an Operational Subject Matter Expert. His experience at SAIC equipped him with skills in market analysis and customer relationship management, particularly for government agencies.
Achievements in Business Development
In his current role at Akima, LLC, Christopher Poulos has demonstrated expertise in conducting market analysis and managing customer relationship activities specifically for federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Labor. He is responsible for determining teaming requirements for new business development opportunities and interacts with the parent company and shareholders to maintain a positive corporate image.