Strategic Programs Director – DoW Transformation

Analytic Services Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Executive Officer to support the BOND Program within the Office of the Secretary of War, under the Director of Administration and Management. You will provide strategic and operational support to senior leadership, coordinate initiatives, and drive performance improvements across the DoW.

You will develop executive briefings, manage schedules and risk dashboards, and lead cross-functional collaboration with defense partners.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, organizational management, operations research, public policy, national security studies, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience. Will accept bachelor's degree and 17 years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, executive support, organizational transformation, business operations, strategic planning, or management consulting, supporting senior Department-level officials, General/Flag Officers, or SES leadership.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives, developing implementation plans, and tracking program performance.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, analytical reports, and leadership recommendations.
• Experience managing program schedules, milestones, risks, performance metrics, and leadership-directed actions.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the Government Lead in executing BOND strategic priorities, initiatives, and implementation plans.
• Translate senior leadership guidance into actionable plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop executive briefings, decision memoranda, reports, and recommendations for senior DoW leadership.
• Coordinate program activities across DoW components, military departments, defense agencies, and supporting organizations.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, milestone trackers, risk registers, performance dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Analyze organizational structures, business processes, and governance practices to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support organizational transformation, policy development, governance processes, and change management initiatives.
• Facilitate executive meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements to align priorities and resolve implementation challenges.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and resource constraints, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate Government and contractor support activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Strategic planning

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master's degree in business administration / public administration / organizational management

Job description

ANSER is seeking a Senior Executive Officer to support the BOND Program within the Office of the Secretary of War, under the Director of Administration and Management. You will provide strategic and operational support to senior leadership, coordinate initiatives, and drive performance improvements across the DoW.

You will develop executive briefings, manage schedules and risk dashboards, and lead cross-functional collaboration with defense partners.