Sr. Director, Army Cost & Acquisition Strategy

Galorath Inc.•Warren, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Director–level leader to own and scale our Army Cost Analysis and Acquisition Strategy portfolio supporting PEO Ground Combat Systems and associated defense organizations. This role carries dual responsibility: Enterprise Ownership of a multi-year Army cost analytics portfolio valued at up to $80M+. Operational Excellence in delivery of complex cost, economic, and technical analysis across multiple task orders. This is not a contract administrator role. This is not a back-office cost manager role. This is a senior leadership position at the intersection of: Army acquisition strategy Executive-level cost decision-making Program execution discipline Business growth and portfolio expansion You will lead the program. You will lead the relationship. You will lead the growth. Strategic Accountability As Sr. Director, you are accountable for: Performance excellence across all active task orders Expansion of Army footprint within existing and adjacent organizations Protection and growth of revenue and margin Executive-level trust with PEO leadership Long-term positioning for recompete and follow-on vehicles You will serve as the firm’s senior representative to PEO GCS and related acquisition offices, operating as a strategic advisor, not just a service provider. Portfolio & Business Ownership You will own: Financial health of the Army CAS portfolio Revenue forecasting and margin performance Task order pipeline strategy Capture positioning for expansion opportunities Recompete strategy and transition planning Workforce scaling and bench strength You will work closely with executive leadership to align: Services delivery Product integration opportunities AI and analytics capability expansion Broader DoD growth strategy This role bridges delivery and enterprise growth. Program Execution Leadership You will lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering: Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Cost Benefit Analyses (CBA) Risk and uncertainty modeling Software cost estimation Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis CSDR planning and contractor performance analysis Data analytics and visualization initiatives Milestone and acquisition reporting support You are accountable for ensuring that all deliverables are: Defendable Transparent Policy-aligned Executive-ready Audit-ready You will establish internal governance standards that prevent rework and protect program reputation. Executive Client Engagement You will: Brief Army leadership and senior acquisition stakeholders. Defend cost positions in high-visibility forums. Translate complex analytics into decision-ready insights. Influence cost-informed tradeoffs before cost is locked into design. Serve as a trusted advisor across engineering, program management, and financial communities. This role requires executive presence and strategic communication maturity. Organizational Leadership You will build and lead a high-performing team spanning: Subject Matter Experts Principal Cost/Data Analysts Senior Analysts Technical Leads across task orders You are responsible for: Talent strategy and retention Workforce continuity Succession planning Culture of analytical rigor Professional development pathways You will shape the Army cost organization inside the firm. Operational Discipline While strategic in scope, this role demands disciplined execution: Monitor task order performance and funding utilization. Maintain delivery predictability across ordering periods. Ensure secure handling of classified and controlled information. Oversee compliance with DoD cybersecurity and clearance requirements. Protect performance ratings and contract health. This is strategic leadership grounded in operational excellence. What Success Looks Like Army leadership views us as a strategic cost partner — not a staff augmentation provider. Cost visibility influences acquisition decisions early. The program delivers without surprises. Revenue and margin targets are met or exceeded. Follow-on work expands organically. The team is stable, respected, and growing. The firm is positioned strongly for long-term defense portfolio growth. Industry Thought Leadership You will serve as a visible thought leader in defense cost engineering and acquisition strategy, representing the firm in executive forums, industry panels, and strategic dialogues with senior DoD stakeholders. Through published insights, conference participation, and client-facing briefings, you will elevate Galorath’s voice as a trusted authority in cost-informed decision-making and modern acquisition analytics. Why This Role Matters This position sits at the center of defense acquisition decision-making. It offers the opportunity to: Influence billion-dollar program outcomes Lead and scale a high-visibility Army portfolio Shape the future of cost-informed acquisition strategy Bridge advanced analytics with executive decision-making This is a leadership role for someone who wants to operate at both technical depth and strategic altitude, and who understands that in defense acquisition, credibility is everything. Place of Performance This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for co-location at Detroit Arsenal (PEO GCS Main Offices). However, we are open to exceptional candidates who: Can travel regularly to Detroit and other primary work locations. Can maintain strong client presence across distributed DoD sites. Travel Required to primary DoD work locations (Detroit Arsenal, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Redstone Arsenal, Ft. Belvoir, Quantico, and others as needed) Join Galorath and Become an Employee Owner!

Requirements

15+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs in cost, economic, engineering, or technical analysis.
Demonstrated leadership of large, multi-task order defense portfolios.
Experience briefing and influencing senior acquisition stakeholders.
Deep understanding of Army and DoD acquisition frameworks.
Proven ability to scale teams and manage enterprise-level delivery.
Active SECRET clearance required.

Nice To Haves

ICEAA CCEA or equivalent certification
Executive leadership experience in defense consulting or analytics
Experience supporting Army ground vehicle or major capability programs

Responsibilities

Performance excellence across all active task orders
Expansion of Army footprint within existing and adjacent organizations
Protection and growth of revenue and margin
Executive-level trust with PEO leadership
Long-term positioning for recompete and follow-on vehicles
Financial health of the Army CAS portfolio
Revenue forecasting and margin performance
Task order pipeline strategy
Capture positioning for expansion opportunities
Recompete strategy and transition planning
Workforce scaling and bench strength
Brief Army leadership and senior acquisition stakeholders.
Defend cost positions in high-visibility forums.
Translate complex analytics into decision-ready insights.
Influence cost-informed tradeoffs before cost is locked into design.
Serve as a trusted advisor across engineering, program management, and financial communities.
Talent strategy and retention
Workforce continuity
Succession planning
Culture of analytical rigor
Professional development pathways
Monitor task order performance and funding utilization.
Maintain delivery predictability across ordering periods.
Ensure secure handling of classified and controlled information.
Oversee compliance with DoD cybersecurity and clearance requirements.
Protect performance ratings and contract health.
Serve as a visible thought leader in defense cost engineering and acquisition strategy, representing the firm in executive forums, industry panels, and strategic dialogues with senior DoD stakeholders.
Through published insights, conference participation, and client-facing briefings, you will elevate Galorath’s voice as a trusted authority in cost-informed decision-making and modern acquisition analytics.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - our contributions are significantly greater than most companies throughout the country.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-sponsored Long Term Disability
AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (dependent & healthcare)
Paid Vacations, Holidays, and Sick Leave
401K Plan