President, Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition

Sigma Design•Seattle, WA

1d•$120,000 - $200,000

About The Position

This position is with the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC). Sigma is posting this opportunity on their behalf and will forward submitted applications to PNDC. The Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition seeking an experienced executive leader to head their organization. Since 2005, PNDC has worked to create, grow, and diversify new business development opportunities for Pacific Northwest defense and security industry businesses. PNDC proudly represents the most comprehensive defense network in the Northwest with approximately 300 member companies. Through diligent government advocacy and an expansive network, PNDC helps facilitate billions in defense spending, strengthening members’ and our nation’s security. Primary Function: We are seeking an entrepreneurial executive leader to ensure successful planning, budgeting, and execution of the association’s mission. This individual must be self-motivated, diligent, and organized. The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with PNDC’s board, members, staff, and strategic partners in a professional and ethical manner. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the PNW business network within the defense industrial base, association management experience, and knowledge of the defense and security contracting industry.

Requirements

Association management experienced strongly preferred
Proven outreach, sales, and/or marketing experience
Experience with government affairs, political advocacy, and commerce policy strongly preferred
Proven ability to communicate effectively – orally, in writing, and through public presentations – with people of diverse ages and backgrounds, in groups and individually
Proven ability to positively solve problems and effectively lead a team
Ability to read and interpret financial statements is required; experience with managing a budget and operating plan is required
The ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously is required
Understand business and economic concepts
Possess computer literacy sufficient to use various software programs, Internet, and email to produce correspondence, documents, and reports required by the position
Must be a US Citizen and qualified to attain security clearance

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will possess manufacturing work experience or familiarity
Ideal candidate will possess government procurement experience or familiarity, especially with defense, security, and aerospace contractors
Secondary education, MBA (or equivalent industry experience) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee association’s day-to-day operations and staff
Conduct proactive outreach to retain current and recruit new member companies
Visit member companies to maintain a positive, collaborative relationship and to continually solicit opportunities for association improvement
Work closely with Board of Directors and Executive Committee to develop plans and execute strategy
Serve as the primary spokesperson for the association and respond to public inquiries and contacts in a timely manner
Extensive travel within the Pacific Northwest Region, some travel to other parts of the USA and abroad as required; after-hours work as required
Manage implementation of the association’s budget, and oversee future budget planning and development
Secure outside resources including event sponsorships, grant funding and funded programs
Collaborate with regional organizations, associations, industry leaders, and government officials to promote the interests of the association and its member businesses
Supervise and coordinate the various PNDC programs and events
Consult with member companies on government contracting and marketing strategies, connect business leaders with mentors and solutions
Ensure that the association maintains positive and productive relationships with media, governmental agencies, sponsors, and other organizations.
Represent PNDC with members’ best interests in mind in a non-partisan and ethical manner
Effectively create and implement development plans for staff structured to support organizational growth
Manage outside service providers