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Fractional Executive Leadership for Federal Contractors

Fractional Executive Leadership for Federal ContractorsFractional Executive Leadership for Federal ContractorsFractional Executive Leadership for Federal Contractors

Hands-on support across strategy, growth, capture, 

operations, and contract delivery, without the cost of 

a full-time exec.

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Strategy That Gets Executed

Build structure. Stabilize operations. Strengthen growth. Move from strategy to execution.

Catalum Strategies provides fractional executive leadership and hands-on consulting support to federal contractors navigating growth, contract delivery, and organizational change.

How Catalum Can Help

Fractional Executive Leadership

Federal Growth, Capture & Proposals

Federal Growth, Capture & Proposals

Interim and fractional support for stronger leadership, accountability, and operational stability.

Federal Growth, Capture & Proposals

Federal Growth, Capture & Proposals

Federal Growth, Capture & Proposals

Market strategy, pipeline development, teaming, capture planning, and proposal leadership.

Operations & Contract Delivery

Federal Growth, Capture & Proposals

Operations & Contract Delivery

Program execution, compliance, financial oversight, staffing, vendors, and business processes.

DoD • MILITARY HEALTH • VA • DHS • FEDERAL CIVILIAN

20 Years

20 Years

20 Years

Federal Contracting Leadership

$180M+

20 Years

20 Years

Federal Portfolio Oversight

$150M+

20 Years

$150M+

Federal Opportunity Pipeline Led

Selected Work

Operational Stabilization for a Tribally Owned Federal Contractor

THE SITUATION
A tribally owned federal contractor was experiencing significant financial losses, operational instability, and strained stakeholder relationships.


THE LEADERSHIP
Engaged as part of an advisory team to assess operations, Nichole was then asked to remain as Interim CEO/ President and lead organizational stabilization.


THE IMPACT
Nichole rebuilt trust across tribal leadership, the SBA, federal customers, vendors, partners, and employees. She strengthened accountability, contract performance, internal communication, and operational decision-making while helping improve customer confidence and CPARS ratings.

Engagement at a Glance

Role

Interim CEO/ President


SECTOR

Tribal Federal Contracting


Engagement Focus

Operational Assessment and Organizational Stabilization


Key Areas of Impact

Stakeholder Relationships
Federal Contract Performance
SBA Coordination and Compliance
Vendor and Employee Relations
Executive Accountability
CPARS Improvement 

About Nichole Priddy

Nichole Priddy is the Founder and President of Catalum Strategies, where she provides fractional executive leadership, strategic growth support, and government contracting expertise to federal contractors, tribal enterprises, and growing businesses.


With 20 years of experience, Nichole has led federal programs, operations, capture, business development, and proposals across defense, health, and civilian markets. She is known for stepping into complex organizations, quickly identifying what is holding them back, and building the structure, strategy, and accountability needed to move forward.


Through Catalum Strategies, Nichole gives clients access to experienced, hands-on leadership without the cost or commitment of adding a full-time executive.

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Built for Organizations Ready to Move Forward

Tribal & 8(a) Companies

Tribal & 8(a) Companies

Tribal & 8(a) Companies

 Fractional leadership and government contracting support tailored to tribal enterprises and 8(a) companies navigating growth, compliance, and contract execution. 

Federal Contractors

Tribal & 8(a) Companies

Tribal & 8(a) Companies

 Hands-on operational and growth support for small and mid-tier contractors ready to strengthen delivery, pursue opportunities, and scale. 

Federal Market Expansion

Interim Executive Support

Interim Executive Support

 Market positioning, teaming, pipeline, capture, and proposal support for companies entering or expanding across federal markets. 

Interim Executive Support

Interim Executive Support

Interim Executive Support

 Experienced leadership during periods of growth, transition, or change without the cost or commitment of adding a full-time executive. 

Need Experienced Leadership Without Another Full-Time Hire?

Let's talk about where your organization is headed and what is standing in the way.

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