Director, Operations & Implementation
Exiger, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage—advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long‑term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers—including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies—Exiger is a recognized, award‑winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP authorized provider to the federal government.
Director, Operations & Implementation Location: Northern Virginia or Huntsville, AL
Role Summary Exiger is seeking a Director of Operations & Implementation to stand up and run the operational backbone of a highly strategic, federally aligned supply chain resilience program. Reporting into program leadership, this individual will own the execution of Red Team / Blue Team workflows, data onboarding, and action management within a live control tower environment. This is a highly visible, mission critical role operating at the intersection of national security priorities, advanced data and AI capabilities, and real‑time operational execution—requiring strong leadership, technical fluency, and the ability to deliver under compressed timelines.
What You’ll Do
Lead the operational execution of Red Team (supply chain vulnerability analysis) and Blue Team (mitigation and optimization) workflows across the program
Design and manage end‑to‑end data onboarding processes, including intake, validation, prioritization, and integration into the Command Center environment
Establish and drive the operational cadence for control‑tower activities, including recurring analysis cycles, action tracking, and executive reporting
Partner closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate operational requirements into scalable workflows and system capabilities
Oversee action management processes, ensuring insights are converted into clear, trackable, and outcome‑driven initiatives
Coordinate across federal stakeholders, internal teams, and advisors to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Identify operational gaps and continuously improve processes to support rapid scaling and evolving mission requirements
What You Need
Strong experience leading complex operational programs, ideally within federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments
Working knowledge of data engineering and analytics tooling, including Python (e.g., Pandas), SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks, with the ability to guide technical teams, evaluate data workflows, and translate business requirements into scalable data solutions
Proven ability to stand up and manage cross‑functional workflows involving data, engineering, and analytics teams
Experience working with large‑scale data onboarding, integration, or analytics‑driven environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively with senior leadership and government counterparts
Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel under tight timelines
Ability to translate ambiguous, evolving requirements into structured processes and actionable plans
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Professional Experience Required
8+ years of experience in operations, implementation, program management, or a related field
Experience working in or supporting federal programs, defense, intelligence, or national security initiatives is strongly preferred
Background in supply chain, risk management, analytics, or data‑driven operational environments is a plus
Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑growth, or mission‑driven organizations
Why Exiger Exiger is transforming how governments understand and manage supply chain and software risk. This role offers a rare opportunity to:
Help stand up and operate a mission‑critical control‑tower capability supporting national security priorities
Work directly with senior federal stakeholders, including DoD and defense industrial base partners
Build and scale operational processes that will define how supply chain resilience is managed at a national level
Operate at the intersection of technology, data, and mission execution in a highly visible program
Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger
High‑performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
Industry‑leading health, vision, and dental benefits
Competitive compensation package
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Exiger's hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.
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Director, Operations & Implementation Location: Northern Virginia or Huntsville, AL
Role Summary Exiger is seeking a Director of Operations & Implementation to stand up and run the operational backbone of a highly strategic, federally aligned supply chain resilience program. Reporting into program leadership, this individual will own the execution of Red Team / Blue Team workflows, data onboarding, and action management within a live control tower environment. This is a highly visible, mission critical role operating at the intersection of national security priorities, advanced data and AI capabilities, and real‑time operational execution—requiring strong leadership, technical fluency, and the ability to deliver under compressed timelines.
What You’ll Do
Lead the operational execution of Red Team (supply chain vulnerability analysis) and Blue Team (mitigation and optimization) workflows across the program
Design and manage end‑to‑end data onboarding processes, including intake, validation, prioritization, and integration into the Command Center environment
Establish and drive the operational cadence for control‑tower activities, including recurring analysis cycles, action tracking, and executive reporting
Partner closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate operational requirements into scalable workflows and system capabilities
Oversee action management processes, ensuring insights are converted into clear, trackable, and outcome‑driven initiatives
Coordinate across federal stakeholders, internal teams, and advisors to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Identify operational gaps and continuously improve processes to support rapid scaling and evolving mission requirements
What You Need
Strong experience leading complex operational programs, ideally within federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments
Working knowledge of data engineering and analytics tooling, including Python (e.g., Pandas), SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks, with the ability to guide technical teams, evaluate data workflows, and translate business requirements into scalable data solutions
Proven ability to stand up and manage cross‑functional workflows involving data, engineering, and analytics teams
Experience working with large‑scale data onboarding, integration, or analytics‑driven environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively with senior leadership and government counterparts
Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel under tight timelines
Ability to translate ambiguous, evolving requirements into structured processes and actionable plans
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Professional Experience Required
8+ years of experience in operations, implementation, program management, or a related field
Experience working in or supporting federal programs, defense, intelligence, or national security initiatives is strongly preferred
Background in supply chain, risk management, analytics, or data‑driven operational environments is a plus
Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑growth, or mission‑driven organizations
Why Exiger Exiger is transforming how governments understand and manage supply chain and software risk. This role offers a rare opportunity to:
Help stand up and operate a mission‑critical control‑tower capability supporting national security priorities
Work directly with senior federal stakeholders, including DoD and defense industrial base partners
Build and scale operational processes that will define how supply chain resilience is managed at a national level
Operate at the intersection of technology, data, and mission execution in a highly visible program
Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger
High‑performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
Industry‑leading health, vision, and dental benefits
Competitive compensation package
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Exiger's hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.
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