Executive Director, Labor & Workplace Relations

V2X

74d • $240,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Executive Director of Labor & Workplace Relations is a strategic operator and trusted advisor who will oversee V2X’s enterprise labor relations strategy. This role will lead a small team of labor relations experts and partner closely with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Program Management, and Operations to ensure that labor agreements are not only compliant, but also financially sound, operationally feasible, and strategically forward-looking. This executive will work backwards from negotiation strategy, anticipate opportunities, risks, and proactively design frameworks that balance workforce needs, contractual obligations, and business performance. A proven track record in aviation and government contracting labor relations is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or similar study.
• 12+ years of progressive labor relations leadership, including direct responsibility for union negotiations.
• Experience working with 15+ contracts in multiple states.
• Deep experience in aviation and/or federal government contracting environments.
• Proven ability to connect financial models to negotiation outcomes.
• Strong operator with the ability to think strategically, anticipate risks, and create innovative solutions.
• Track record of building relationships across unions, employee groups, and executive leadership.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. labor law, federal contracting regulations, and compliance requirements.
• United States Citizenship required.
• At least 20% of travel may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Executive-level labor relations experience in a publicly traded government contractor or aerospace/aviation company.
• Demonstrated success influencing at the C-Suite and Board level.
• Experience designing benefit strategies as part of collective bargaining.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of labor relations professionals; build organizational capability in negotiation and workplace engagement.
• Champion a culture of proactive problem-solving and partnership with unions and employee groups. Lead requirements for managing 50+ unionized contracts across the globe.
• Serve as lead strategist and negotiator in union discussions, particularly in aviation and government contracting settings.
• Anticipate negotiation dynamics and design strategies that address long-term business and workforce needs.
• Build playbooks and frameworks for consistency across agreements.
• Partner with Finance to model wage, benefit, and performance trade-offs; ensure negotiations align with financial plans and margin requirements.
• Translate complex financial data into practical negotiation strategies.
• Work with Contracts and Legal to ensure negotiations reflect federal contracting requirements, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Program Management and Operations to ensure agreements support program execution, workforce availability, and long-term delivery commitments.
• Establish early-warning systems and forward-looking analytics to anticipate labor risks before they affect operations.
• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with labor unions, government partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Advise senior executives and the Board on labor strategy, financial impact, and risk management.
• Represent V2X in external forums with unions, regulators, and government agencies.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees