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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Supporting national priority programs since 1975. We know what's at stake.®

Executive Director – Strategic Initiatives

StrategyStrategyFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1975H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

88 days ago

Salary

$186.8K - $311.9K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Executive Director – Strategic Initiatives

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

• Drive Enterprise Initiative Execution • Define and structure a focused portfolio of high-impact, company-level initiatives aligned to leadership priorities • Establish clear ownership, success metrics, and milestones for each initiative • Drive progress across functions, proactively identifying and resolving risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks • Ensure accountability and sustained momentum between leadership touchpoints • Establish Enterprise Execution Frameworks • Design and implement consistent, standardized approaches for managing cross-functional initiatives across the enterprise • Introduce scalable frameworks, tools, and governance to improve visibility, coordination, and execution discipline • Reduce reliance on ad-hoc coordination and workarounds by embedding repeatable operating mechanisms • Support Leadership Operating Rhythm • Partner with the COO to establish and maintain a consistent enterprise operating cadence • Provide clear, decision-ready views of initiative status, risks, and trade-offs for executive leadership • Ensure follow-ups, decisions, and actions are tracked and executed across team • Enable Cross-Functional Alignment • Work across Operations, Finance, IT, Business Development, HR, and Quality to align stakeholders on shared priorities • Facilitate decision-making across organizational boundaries where ownership is distributed • Support GMs and functional leaders in advancing initiatives that require coordination beyond their direct organizations • Implement Practical Execution Practices • Introduce pragmatic, outcome-oriented approaches to breaking complex initiatives into manageable workstreams • Drive clarity, accountability, and forward momentum across teams • Avoid unnecessary process, focusing on execution, alignment, and measurable outcomes

Job Requirements

  • 15–20+ years of experience in operations, program leadership, or enterprise transformation roles within complex organizations
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple business units or functions
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the executive level, influencing senior leaders and driving alignment without direct authority
  • Experience establishing enterprise-level operating models, governance, or execution framework
  • Strong ability to translate strategy into execution, structuring ambiguous problems into clear plans and deliverables
  • Experience working in a cleared government contracting environment
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to frame issues, drive decisions, and influence outcomes at the leadership level
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure
  • Experience with agile or iterative execution methodologies applied at the enterprise or program level
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (applied practically, not academically)

Benefits

  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance

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