Director, Operations & Implementation

Who We Are: 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 & Implementation    Location: Huntsville, AL  Work Environment: On-Site    Role Summary:    Exiger 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 Do:    Lead the operational execution of Red Team (supply chain vulnerability analysis) and Blue Team (mitigation and optimization) workflows across the program  Design and manage end-to-end data onboarding processes, including intake, validation, prioritization, and integration into the Command Center environment  Establish and drive the operational cadence for control-tower activities, including recurring analysis cycles, action tracking, and executive reporting  Partner closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate operational requirements into scalable workflows and system capabilities  Oversee action management processes, ensuring insights are converted into clear, trackable, and outcome-driven initiatives  Coordinate across federal stakeholders, internal teams, and advisors to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables  Identify operational gaps and continuously improve processes to support rapid scaling and evolving mission requirements    What You Need:    Strong experience leading complex operational programs, ideally within federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments  Working 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 solutions  Proven ability to stand up and manage cross-functional workflows involving data, engineering, and analytics teams  Experience working with large-scale data onboarding, integration, or analytics-driven in an operations center environment  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively with senior leadership and government counterparts  Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel under tight timelines  Ability to translate ambiguous, evolving requirements into structured processes and actionable plans  Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)      Professional Experience Required:    8+ years of experience in operations, implementation, program management, or a related field  Experience working in or supporting federal programs, defense, intelligence, or national security initiatives is strongly preferred  Background in supply chain, risk management, analytics, or data-driven operational environments is a plus  Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or mission-driven organizations      Why Exiger:    Exiger 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 priorities  Work directly with senior federal stakeholders, including DoD and defense industrial base partners  Build and scale operational processes that will define how supply chain resilience is managed at a national level  Operate at the intersection of technology, data, and mission execution in a highly visible program    Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger:    High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.  Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off  Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits  Competitive compensation package  16 weeks of fully paid parental leave  Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable  Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming  Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications    #Li-Hybrid Exiger is named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. 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At Exiger, our values define how we work and why we lead. We are mission-inspired, imagination-driven, trust-anchored, and compassion-focused—committed to building technology that makes the world safer, more transparent, and more resilient. All 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. Offices: Huntsville, Alabama, United States (Huntsville); McLean, Virginia, United States (McLean);