Who We Work With
Emerging Government Contractors
Private Equity–Backed Contractors
Emerging Government Contractors
Emerging government contractors often reach critical points where leadership capability must evolve alongside contract growth. Clerco works with small and developing GovCon firms seeking experienced executives who can help scale operations, strengthen capture strategy, and position the company for sustained growth in competitive federal markets.
Mid-Tier Contractors
Private Equity–Backed Contractors
Emerging Government Contractors
Companies transitioning into the mid-tier market face new operational, competitive, and leadership challenges. Clerco supports organizations preparing for this transition by identifying executives with the experience to manage larger portfolios, lead complex federal programs, and guide organizations through the strategic and structural de
Companies transitioning into the mid-tier market face new operational, competitive, and leadership challenges. Clerco supports organizations preparing for this transition by identifying executives with the experience to manage larger portfolios, lead complex federal programs, and guide organizations through the strategic and structural demands that accompany growth beyond small business status and into the unrestricted market (graduating from 8(a) and/or scaling beyond $30M anual revenue).
Private Equity–Backed Contractors
Private Equity–Backed Contractors
Organizations Entering the Federal Market
Private equity investment is increasingly shaping the GovCon landscape. Clerco partners with PE-backed contractors and platform companies seeking leadership talent capable of scaling organizations, integrating acquisitions, and driving disciplined growth in the federal market. Our approach focuses on identifying executives who understand
Private equity investment is increasingly shaping the GovCon landscape. Clerco partners with PE-backed contractors and platform companies seeking leadership talent capable of scaling organizations, integrating acquisitions, and driving disciplined growth in the federal market. Our approach focuses on identifying executives who understand both government contracting dynamics and the performance expectations of private capital.
Organizations Entering the Federal Market
Organizations Entering the Federal Market
Organizations Entering the Federal Market
Commercial technology and professional services companies increasingly seek opportunities within the federal marketplace. Clerco works with organizations entering GovCon for the first time by identifying leaders who understand federal procurement, mission environments, and the strategic discipline required to successfully navigate government contracting.
Board and Leadership Transitions
Organizations Entering the Federal Market
Board and Leadership Transitions
Government contracting firms frequently encounter moments where leadership evolution becomes essential, whether driven by growth, investment, acquisition, or succession planning. Clerco works with boards and executive teams to identify leaders capable of guiding organizations through periods of transition while maintaining operational continuity and long-term strategic alignment.
How We Work
Organizations Entering the Federal Market
Board and Leadership Transitions
Our search process involves advanced techniques and tools unfamiliar to most other executive search firms. We don't simply post and pray. We don't wait for candidates, we seek and find leaders. We don't pass off your search to junior recruiters, your next leader will engage in conversation with another capable leader.
Our vetting proc
Our search process involves advanced techniques and tools unfamiliar to most other executive search firms. We don't simply post and pray. We don't wait for candidates, we seek and find leaders. We don't pass off your search to junior recruiters, your next leader will engage in conversation with another capable leader.
Our vetting process is meticulous. Our interview process is first-in class led exclusively by the principal. We typically don't use reference checks, we use back-channel relationships to ensure capabilities and past performance match your needs and long-term objectives.