Director, Office of the CEO

Spirit of America•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Spirit of America is a mission-driven nonprofit operating at the intersection of national security, global partnerships, and real-world impact. We work alongside U.S. troops and diplomats in complex environments to deliver fast, targeted support that advances American interests and helps people secure a free and better life. Our model is unique. We identify critical needs directly from the field and mobilize private support to meet them, delivering real impact in support of U.S. government efforts. We are entrepreneurial, mission-first, and results-oriented. We value people, operate without politics, and move with urgency to meet real-world challenges. The Opportunity The Director, Office of the CEO is a highly trusted, high-impact role at the center of the organization. Reporting to the CEO, this individual serves as a strategic operator who ensures the CEO and President are focused on the highest-value priorities and that the Executive Office runs with discipline, clarity, and precision. This is not a traditional administrative role. It is a senior-level execution and coordination role responsible for driving alignment, managing priorities, and ensuring follow-through across the organization’s most critical initiatives. The Director serves as a force multiplier, anticipating needs, removing friction, and enabling leadership to perform at their highest level.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience (e.g., executive operations, consulting, government, military, nonprofit leadership, or similar) and direct experience working with senior executives or principals in high-performance environments
BA required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus
Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives or operating in high-performance environments
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent writing, research, and analytical capabilities
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and functions
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Office of the CEO, ensuring seamless execution across all executive priorities
Serve as a central point of coordination for the CEO and President, helping align time, focus, and decision-making
Manage and optimize executive workflows, rhythms, and communications
Support and execute high-impact special projects across the organization as needed
Drive cross-functional alignment on key initiatives and priorities originating from the CEO and Leadership Team
Track and ensure follow-through on high-priority projects and commitments
Identify gaps, surface risks, and proactively resolve issues before they escalate
Support CEO engagement with the Board of Directors and Advisory Board, including meeting planning, materials, and follow-up
Coordinate high-level external engagements, ensuring the CEO is fully prepared and positioned
Serve as a liaison across internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO
Prepare high-quality briefing materials, talking points, and background research for meetings, events, and decision-making
Ensure the CEO is equipped with clear, concise, and actionable information
Draft and coordinate key internal and external communications as needed
Own and manage the CEO’s calendar as a strategic asset—ensuring time is aligned with organizational priorities
Make real-time tradeoffs and decisions to optimize focus and impact
Anticipate competing demands and proactively manage conflicts
Design and manage executive-level meetings to ensure clarity of purpose, strong facilitation, and clear outcomes
Ensure decisions are documented and action items are tracked to completion