Strategic Operations Director

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Locations:Lansdowne VA

Team Overview

The Strategic Operations Director serves as the primary operational partner to the EVP of Enterprise Strategy bringing business discipline analytical rigor and hands-on execution to the organizations strategic this role you will manage budgets build processes coordinate functions and deliver results in a real operational environment. You accelerate the EVPs work by taking ownership of complex projects conducting research and analysis managing financial reviews and infusing business-minded thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Execution

• Take full ownership of strategic projects assigned by the EVP from scoping through delivery including organizational planning research initiatives financial analysis and operational design work
• Develop structured analyses frameworks and recommendations on questions critical to the organizations mission and growth
• Prepare internal briefing documents strategic plans business cases and decision memos for senior leadership review
• Conduct research and benchmarking on organizational industry and policy questions relevant to ADFs strategic direction
• Coordinate with the Office of the CEO as needed to ensure strategic work products align with organizational priorities

Business Operations & Financial Management

• Support the EVP in reviewing and analyzing organizational financials budgets and resource allocation decisions
• Build financial models forecasts and scenario analyses to inform strategic decision-making
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements that increase effectiveness and stewardship
• Bring business discipline to organizational planning ensuring decisions are grounded in sound operational and financial thinking

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between the EVP and other teams facilitating alignment and ensuring follow-through on strategic initiatives
• Lead or support cross-functional workstreams providing structure accountability and clear communication
• Synthesize data and qualitative inputs into clear narratives for senior leadership consumption

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Operations Public Policy or related field
• 7 years of progressive experience in operations management strategic planning business management or a directly comparable operational role
• Demonstrated success as a COO Operations Director or equivalent in a small-to-mid-size organization
• Hands-on experience managing budgets building processes and delivering measurable results

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a for-profit business in a competitive growth-minded environment

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance medical and dependent care reimbursement paid disability long-term care life insurance and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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