Chief Executive Officer

Our client is a non-profit organization located in greater Washington, DC area seeking a Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director (CEO/ED). The ideal candidate will be an innovative and mission-driven leader with a proven ability to foster strong teams and communicate effectively across multiple platforms. This individual will guide a well-established organization through a period of transformative change. This role requires on-site presence.

The CEO/ED will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of the business operations, including but not limited to strategic direction, personnel administration, financial management, public and government relations, program and educational outcomes, and culture
• Execute strategic direction and action items within established timeframes.
• Participate in and approve formulation of policies and procedures.
• Approve development of strategic business plans; work with the board on organizational planning.
• Serve as the public spokesperson for the organization alongside the President of the Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with federal agencies and other relevant organizations.
• Provide advice, guidance, and referrals to members; respond to member issues with confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Interface with the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and attend all board/committee meetings.
• Collaborate with allied and special interest organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
• Responsible for adherence with organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values in the provision of everyday activities.
• Extensive travel required (up to 50% or more, including international trips).
• Ad hoc items as needed.

The CEO/ED will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, public administration, business, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree and/or CAE, CFOD, SPHR, PMP or other similar professional designations preferred.
• 20 years of experience with at least 10 years in a leadership role for a non-profit or public organization.
• Experience as a chief executive in a complex organization and a leadership position in a professional association/non-profit preferred.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills including the ability to effectively analyze, compare, and interpret data.
• Technologically savvy and committed to lifelong learning.
• Excellent writing, public speaking, communications, and organizational skills required.
• Commitment to the mission and work of the organization.
• Ability to relate with a diverse group of people, exercise good judgment in managing difficult situations, make timely decisions, empower staff to assume responsibility for their unique areas of responsibility, and understand macro-level organizational and various community needs.
• Competency in public relations and a willingness to be a visible presence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.