Senior Deputy – Executive Program Operations

The role

You will provide executive-level leadership and operational management for the BOND program. You will support the Office of the Secretary of War by translating leadership priorities into actionable initiatives and managing program activities.

What you will do

• Serve as senior deputy and principal operational partner to the Government Program Lead.
• Provide executive oversight and coordinate day-to-day business operations of the BOND program.
• Translate executive direction into actionable operational strategies and implementation plans.
• Anticipate emerging program requirements, organizational challenges, and strategic risks.
• Establish and maintain operating models, governance structures, and management processes.
• Lead coordination and integration of strategic initiatives across participating Department organizations.
• Support organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the BOND program in senior-level engagements and leadership forums.
• Facilitate executive communication and decision-making between program operations and senior leadership.
• Prepare executive briefings, decision memoranda, and strategic assessments.

Required qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance at time of hire, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Master’s Degree or 22 years’ relative experience with a bachelor’s degree or 29 years’ relevant experience focused on Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Organizational Leaders
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in executive management, business operations, strategic consulting, organizational transformation, or federal government program leadership
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executive leadership within the Department of War, Department of Defense, federal government, or a comparably complex organization
• Proven ability to lead complex business operations and integrate strategic initiatives across multiple organizations
• Demonstrated experience translating executive priorities into actionable plans and measurable organizational results
• Experience developing executive-level briefings, strategic recommendations, organizational assessments, and decision-support materials
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, resolve complex issues, and operate effectively in a senior government environment
• Exceptional executive communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational leadership skills

Nice to have

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Previous experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Departments, or Defense Agencies
• Experience supporting senior civilian executives, political appointees, flag officers, or general officers
• Experience in management consulting, defense business operations, enterprise transformation, or strategic advisory services
• Familiarity with Department of War organizational structures, governance processes, PPBE, federal acquisition, and financial management
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level business operating models

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Well-being benefits

Before you apply

• Active Secret Clearance at time of hire
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI

About the company

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and deliver practical, useful solutions.