Alisha Poland
About Alisha Poland
Alisha Poland serves as the Sector Business Operations Manager for the Defense Professional Services Sector at ECS, overseeing business operations for a $70 million sector supporting the Department of Defense. With extensive experience in capture management and business development, she has held various leadership roles in the defense sector since 2009.
Work at ECS
Alisha Poland serves as the Sector Business Operations Manager for the Defense Professional Services Sector at ECS. In this role, she manages business operations for a sector that generates $70 million annually, primarily supporting the Department of Defense. Since joining ECS in 2022, she has led capture activities aimed at winning proposals and expanding business opportunities. Poland also assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the sector manager, ensuring the continuity of operations.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at ECS, Alisha Poland was the CEO/President of SecureShot, LLC from 2017 to 2022, where she operated in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She has also held various positions in business development and capture management, including Director Capture Management at Integral Consulting Services, Inc. (2013-2014), Director Corporate Development at Link Solutions, Inc. (2014-2016), and Director Capture Management/Business Development at Infinity Technology, LLC (2009-2013). Additionally, she worked as General Manager of the IT Services Division at The Tatitlek Corporation for nine months in 2016.
Modeling Career
In addition to her management roles, Alisha Poland has been active as a Commercial/Lifestyle Model at Reinhard Model and Talent Agency since 2019. This role is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has spanned five years. Her modeling career complements her professional background in business operations and management.
Support for Defense Agencies
Alisha Poland supports customer projects for several key defense agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, and the Defense Information Systems Agency. Her involvement with these agencies highlights her expertise in managing operations within the defense sector.
Recruitment and Onboarding Coordination
In her current position at ECS, Alisha Poland coordinates recruiting and onboarding activities for new hires within the Defense Professional Services Sector. This responsibility is crucial for maintaining a skilled workforce and ensuring the sector's operational effectiveness.