Director, Federal Environmental Planning & Permitting

Versar; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Travel opportunities (up to 25% of the

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a senior leader to drive our Integrated Planning & Permitting service line for U.S. federal clients.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams to align planning activities with mission needs, budgets, and regulatory requirements, delivering defensible, execution-ready outcomes. You will oversee NEPA-driven master planning, site studies, and stakeholder engagement while expanding client relationships and ensuring high-quality, compliant solutions in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of progressively responsible experience in federal planning, NEPA, environmental compliance, permitting, natural resources, or related consulting services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and federal programs.
• Deep working knowledge of NEPA and related planning processes.
• Ability to translate complex planning issues into executive-level decisions and plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Versar’s Integrated Planning & Permitting service line for U.S. federal customers, establishing strategic priorities and measurable goals.
• Develop growth strategies integrating NEPA compliance, installation planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as senior client and technical advisor on planning and permitting strategies aligning with mission requirements and budgets.
• Oversee delivery of complex programs including NEPA documents, master plans, and site‑selection analyses.
• Guide teams integrating land use, infrastructure, resilience, and environmental compliance into defensible planning decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Environmental planning

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Written & oral communication

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a senior leader to drive our Integrated Planning & Permitting service line for U.S. federal clients.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams to align planning activities with mission needs, budgets, and regulatory requirements, delivering defensible, execution-ready outcomes. You will oversee NEPA-driven master planning, site studies, and stakeholder engagement while expanding client relationships and ensuring high-quality, compliant solutions in a dynamic