Executive Director, Transformation and Analytics

ManTech; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech in Herndon, VA seeks an Executive Director, Transformation & Strategic Initiatives to own enterprise-level initiatives and end-to-end P&L realization. You will assemble cross-functional teams, build business cases, navigate stage-gate processes, and drive change across the organization.

You will partner with CAO, CFO, and Steering Committee to secure approvals, manage budgets, timelines, and risks, and travel up to 50% as needed. Must have a track record in strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in management consulting, private equity portfolio ops, or corporate value creation ($100M+ financial impact).
• Proven track record taking complex strategic initiatives from initial concept through full operational execution and P&L realization.
• Experience as Engagement Manager or Project Leader at a management consulting firm (MBB preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with proven ability to influence senior executives, align cross-functional teams, and lead change in complex matrixed environments.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, valuation, driver-based P&L management, and operational KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise initiatives from concept to plan finalization and P&L realization.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Growth, Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and BUs to drive milestone execution.
• Build financial models, ROI projections, and cost-benefit analyses to justify stage-gate progression and approvals.
• Drive initiative velocity, manage risks, and maintain budgets and timelines to guarantee outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and change champion across all levels while managing friction and stakeholder consensus.
• Partner with AO Lead to embed milestones into Maestro, present progress, and surface risks for CAO escalation.
• Perform domestic travel up to 50% of the time as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Financial modeling

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Anaplan

Maestro

Job description

MANTECH seeks a high-impact Executive Director, Transformation & Strategic Initiatives to join the ACHIEVE Office (AO) in Herndon, VA.

Reporting directly to the Chief Acceleration Officer (CAO), you will take end-to-end operational and financial ownership of MANTECH's most critical enterprise-level strategic initiatives. You will assemble cross-functional teams, build business cases, navigate the stage-gate acceleration process, drive change management, and ensure full, on-time, on-budget realization on the P&L.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Own top high-value enterprise initiatives across the full ACHIEVE lifecycle from concept and business case creation to plan finalization, execution, and sustained P&L run-rate realization.


• Stand up and lead dedicated cross-functional teams across Growth, Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and Business Units to drive milestone execution without direct authority.


• Build rigorous financial models, ROI projections, and cost-benefit frameworks to justify stage-gate progression and secure CAO, CFO, and Steering Committee approvals.


• Drive daily initiative velocity, eliminate execution bottlenecks, manage risks, and maintain strict control over budgets and timelines to guarantee planned bottom-line and top-line outcomes.


• Serve as a trusted advisor and change champion across all organizational levels while managing friction, building stakeholder consensus, and driving lasting operational and behavioral shifts.


• Partner closely with the AO Lead to embed project milestones into Maestro, present progress at weekly reviews, and transparently surface risks for rapid CAO escalation.


• Perform domestic travel up to 50% of the time as needed to support enterprise initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of total experience combining management consulting, private equity portfolio operations, or corporate value creation ($100M+ financial impact).


• Proven track record taking complex strategic initiatives from initial concept through full operational execution and P&L realization.


• Experience as a former Engagement Manager or Project Leader at a management consulting firm (MBB preferred).


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with proven ability to influence senior executives, align cross-functional teams, and lead change in complex matrixed environments.


• Advanced skills in financial modeling, valuation, driver-based P&L management, and operational KPI tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA from a Top 20 business school.


• Prior experience in the government services, defense, or national security sectors.


• Familiarity with enterprise transformation tracking platforms such as Maestro or Anaplan.


• Proficiency with advanced analytical tools including Power BI, Tableau, Python, or Generative AI platforms.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.


• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.