SecureShot Leadership

Alisha Poland, Founder/CEO- Headhunter (DoD/National Security)

Alisha A. Poland is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SecureShot, the Strategic Headhunting Firm that has established the definitive standard for elite talent acquisition across the U.S. Government sector. Her leadership is rooted in an unwavering commitment to Freedom and the Warfighter's mission to protect our nation.

Alisha A. Poland's expertise as a strategic headhunter is not merely an advisory service; it is a core operational function derived from over 17 years of direct executive experience leading the very Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) SecureShot identifies today. This foundation was built through years of developing business strategies, leading capture efforts, and commanding operations for the largest, most complex government contracts, giving her a unique, profound understanding of the exact technical and leadership profiles required for success in these service areas.

Executive Authority and Operational Depth

Alisha established SecureShot in 2017 with a mandate to deliver human capital solutions with the same rigor and accountability required of a prime defense contractor. This conviction is grounded in over 15 years as a senior executive in business operations and program management.

• P&L and Personnel Command: Her career includes holding P&L responsibility for annual revenues exceeding $70M and managing organizations supporting over 500 personnel across defense and intelligence portfolios. She brings intimate knowledge of the entire government contracting lifecycle, from strategic capture and full acquisition management to successful execution across complex contract vehicles (FFP, CPFF, T&M) for both CONUS and OCONUS operations.

As Sector Business Operations Manager at ECS Federal, Alisha managed a defense division producing over $70M annually with over 300 personnel. She drove strategic growth by actively managing a $700M pipeline and managing key stakeholder relationships to ensure program success across a wide array of mission-critical contracts. Her operational oversight included managing geographically dispersed teams (CONUS and OCONUS) executing complex services such as Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS), Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, full acquisition lifecycle program management, Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V), and systems and network engineering. She supported major clients including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), providing cost estimating and analysis for the $2B per year Sea-Based Weapon Systems program (SM-3 missile systems, radars, and command control systems); the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS); Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA); NAVY Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC); U.S. ARMY PEO STRI ( $338M SETA contract supporting Simulation, Training, Testing, and Instrumentation Solutions across nine CONUS and OCONUS locations); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); and Indian Health Services (IHS).

While serving as General Manager at TATITLEK CORPORATION, she held full P&L responsibility for the division's growth and profitability , commanding management oversight for Program Managers across 18 U.S. Federal Government contracts. These contracts spanned complex service areas including Intelligence Analysis/Policy/Legislation, Technical Writing, Performance Management, Data Analysis, IT Portfolio Management, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs, Graphics Design, Training, Information Assurance, and Acquisition Services. Her execution supported a large Navy client base, including Naval Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NWCDD), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Integrated Warfare Systems Laboratory (IWSL), Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), and the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS). She personally created and led a "Transition Tiger Team" to successfully onboard and staff new contract transitions, ensuring immediate operational readiness and mission continuity across the portfolio.

In her foundational role at Infinity Technology, Alisha managed the organization's overall business operations and capture management, including full-cycle recruiting , resource coordination, and staff training. Her execution supported a broad base of federal clients, including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD).

SecureShot's Strategic Mandate

This deep operational expertise is the engine of SecureShot. The firm specializes exclusively in the targeted acquisition of elite Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and executives cleared to the most demanding levels: Top Secret (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAP), Yankee White, and Full Scope Polygraph clearances. Alisha ensures SecureShot is the direct link for partners supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC), delivering proven capability where the success of a classified program is on the line.

The firm's core principle is to place honest, merit-based talent, ensuring those who fight for our freedom have the unquestionable operational and technical support required to execute their mission with absolute integrity. Alisha A. Poland is a decisive CEO who leverages her history of direct contract execution to ensure SecureShot delivers essential human capital where the success of a classified program is on the line.

FAQ

What is Secureshot?

SecureShot is a woman-owned Strategic Headhunting Firm specializing in Tier-1 talent acquisition exclusively for the US Government and their top Defense Contractors. We focus on securing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and executives who are essential to the execution of the nation's most sensitive and classified programs within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the broader National Security mission.

We bypass the transactional model of recruiting. Our methodology is built on sourcing and validating mission-vetted professionals who possess the requisite expertise and the highest levels of security suitability, including Top Secret (TS), TS/SCI, SAP, and Polygraph clearances. SecureShot is the direct link to the foundational talent required to ensure mission continuity and contract success for partners supporting the U.S. Government.

Who do we serve?

SecureShot exclusively serves partners engaged in executing the U.S. Government's National Security and Defense missions.

Our client base consists of: Prime and Subcontractors Supporting the U.S. Government: We partner with defense contractors, technology firms, and professional service organizations who hold, or are pursuing, contracts with the U.S. Government. Our focus is providing the essential human capital—the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)—that ensures the successful execution of these agreements.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC): Although our contracts are with the private sector firms, our ultimate purpose is supporting the critical programs and agencies within the DoD and IC. Our placements are mission-vetted professionals directly supporting; DoD Agencies (e.g., Air Force, Army, Navy, OSD, DISA, MDA), National Security Programs and, Classified/Special Access Programs (SAP).

Our Role: SecureShot does not serve general commercial markets or non-cleared sectors. Our value proposition is the ability to navigate the complexity of security clearances (TS/SCI, Polygraph, etc.) and deliver Tier-1 SMEs that are difficult, if not impossible, for general recruiters to source. We are a direct strategic partner in ensuring your company meets its contractual obligations to the U.S. Government.

What is our core principle? Unwavering commitment to Freedom

SecureShot’s operating principle is rooted in a fundamental and unwavering commitment to Freedom, driven by the profound respect for the Warfighter and the mission to secure our nation.

We view the mission of protecting our country and our foundational liberties as paramount. Our role is to ensure that the vital defense apparatus supporting this effort is staffed by the most qualified and principled individuals in the nation.

Our strategic headhunting process is designed to source and place honest, merit-based, and high-performing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). By rigorously filtering for the absolute best talent, we directly support the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security partners by integrating integrity and proven capability into critical U.S. Government programs.

SecureShot exists to ensure that those who fight for our freedom have the unquestionable operational expertise and technical support required to execute their mission with absolute integrity and success.

In short: Merit, Mission, and Freedom drive our precision in placement.

What is our mission?

SecureShot's mission is to be the Strategic Human Capital Bridge connecting the nation's most principled and capable Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with the critical defense programs that secure our country and our foundational Freedom.

Mission Objectives:

Advance Mission Integrity: To rigorously validate and integrate honest, merit-based talent into U.S. Government programs, directly ensuring the integrity and success of the Warfighter's mission.

Serve as a Strategic Asset: To operate as an extension of our clients' executive leadership, eliminating the talent gap that threatens mission success by providing Exceptional SMEs cleared to the TS/SCI, SAP, and Polygraph levels.

Uphold Foundational Values: To support the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security framework with unwavering professionalism, driven by a deep, fundamental commitment to the security and liberty of the United States.

We exist to ensure that when the mission demands the best talent, we deliver the only talent that matters.

What sets us apart?

SecureShot is distinguished not by what we do, but by the executive-level operational intelligence we bring to the headhunting process. We are not a volume recruiter; we are a strategic asset whose value is measured by the integrity of the mission, not the number of placements.

Our unique position is defined by four core differentiators:

Operational Executive Mandate: Our approach is founded on firsthand experience managing and executing mission-critical U.S. Government contracts.

• P&L and Capture Expertise: Our leadership is grounded in over 15 years as a senior executive with P&L responsibility for annual revenues exceeding $70M. This means we understand client requirements from the perspective of contract execution and budgetary success, not just a job description.

• Strategic vs. Transactional: We leverage this executive insight to deliver strategic hires who will directly impact contract performance, moving beyond the transactional focus of traditional staffing agencies.

Exclusive Focus on Tier-1 Cleared SMEs: We do not operate in the general market. Our specialization is narrow, deep, and essential to national security.

• Highest Suitability Only: We focus exclusively on sourcing proven Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and executives who hold the most difficult-to-secure clearances: Top Secret (TS/SCI), Special Access Programs (SAP), and Polygraph clearances.

• Active, Discreet Headhunting: Our method is active, strategic headhunting, designed to access the small percentage of mission-vetted professionals who are not available on job boards—the individuals you cannot afford to miss.

Mission-Driven Integrity and Operational Team: Our team and our commitment are directly aligned with the Warfighter's mission.

• Commitment to Merit and Freedom: Our core principle is driven by a commitment to Freedom and the Warfighter's mission. We rigorously screen to integrate honest, merit-based capability into critical U.S. Government programs.

• Operational Team: Our headhunters are seasoned professionals, often prior military or defense industry veterans, who speak the language of the mission and truly understand the context and urgency of the roles they fill.

Proven Subcontractor Credibility: We have demonstrated performance within the same environment we staff for.

• Direct DoD Experience: SecureShot has operated as a subcontractor for the U.S. Air Force, providing us with unique, current insight into the contracting life cycle and the demanding standards of the Department of Defense. This firsthand experience informs every search we undertake.

SecureShot ensures that the professionalism and integrity of the talent you receive is a direct reflection of our own uncompromising commitment to the national mission.