Director, Operations & Implementation

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 & ImplementationLocation: Northern Virginia or Huntsville, ALRole SummaryExiger 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 DoLead the operational execution of Red Team (supply chain vulnerability analysis) and Blue Team (mitigation and optimization) workflows across the programDesign and manage end-to-end data onboarding processes, including intake, validation, prioritization, and integration into the Command Center environmentEstablish and drive the operational cadence for control-tower activities, including recurring analysis cycles, action tracking, and executive reportingPartner closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate operational requirements into scalable workflows and system capabilitiesOversee action management processes, ensuring insights are converted into clear, trackable, and outcome-driven initiativesCoordinate across federal stakeholders, internal teams, and advisors to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverablesIdentify operational gaps and continuously improve processes to support rapid scaling and evolving mission requirementsWhat You NeedStrong experience leading complex operational programs, ideally within federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environmentsWorking 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 solutionsProven ability to stand up and manage cross-functional workflows involving data, engineering, and analytics teamsExperience working with large-scale data onboarding, integration, or analytics-driven environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively with senior leadership and government counterpartsStrong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel under tight timelinesAbility to translate ambiguous, evolving requirements into structured processes and actionable plansMust be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)Professional Experience Required8+ years of experience in operations, implementation, program management, or a related fieldExperience working in or supporting federal programs, defense, intelligence, or national security initiatives is strongly preferredBackground in supply chain, risk management, analytics, or data-driven operational environments is a plusExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or mission-driven organizationsWhy ExigerExiger 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 prioritiesWork directly with senior federal stakeholders, including DoD and defense industrial base partnersBuild and scale operational processes that will define how supply chain resilience is managed at a national levelOperate at the intersection of technology, data, and mission execution in a highly visible programWhy You'll Love Working at ExigerHigh-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time offIndustry-leading health, vision, and dental benefitsCompetitive compensation package16 weeks of fully paid parental leaveFlexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicableFocus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programmingPurposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certificationsAll 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.J-18808-Ljbffr