Director, Joint & Interagency Programs

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is seeking a seasoned Director, Joint & Interagency Programs to lead a diverse portfolio of Joint, DoD, and federal agency programs. This executive-level role combines operational leadership, customer engagement, and business development to ensure mission success, portfolio performance, and sustainable growth.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology, training, and operational solutions to the defense and federal community. From operations centers and shipyards to training environments and program offices, CSA supports the nation's most complex missions through disciplined execution, innovative approaches, and trusted partnerships.

The Director provides strategic oversight of multiple programs across CONUS locations with growth and adjacencies into OCONUS locations, ensures disciplined program execution, and drives growth across Joint, Combatant Command, Army, Navy, and interagency customers. This role directly influences CSA's operational credibility, customer trust, and long-term market position.

How Role will make an impact:

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for a portfolio of Joint and interagency programs, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, performance, and contractual requirements.
• Lead and govern multiple Program Managers, Task Leads, and cross-functional teams, enforcing disciplined execution, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee complex Joint programs involving multi-Service, Combatant Command, and interagency stakeholders.
• Ensure integration and synchronization by coordinating approaches and processes across the Army, Navy, Joint, and federal agencies to provide interoperable, mission-ready solutions.
• Monitor performance metrics, CPAR inputs, and deliverables; proactively identify risks, provide mitigation plans, and, for issues, implement corrective actions.
• Direct resource allocation decisions, including workforce planning, budget execution, and investment prioritization.
• Partner with corporate leadership and the Chief Financial Officer organization to improve forecast accuracy and inform investment decisions.

Business Development & Growth

• Lead business development and capture activities to achieve new and organic growth objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities aligned with CSA's strategic priorities and customer mission needs.
• Perform capture management activities and customer engagement for recompetes and new business opportunities, developing effective win strategies and solutions for proposals and execution.
• Partner with corporate leadership to maintain a new business pipeline aligned to strategic and budgeting metrics. ,
• Cultivate long-term relationships with Joint, Combatant Command, and interagency decision-makers.

Joint & Strategic Customer Engagement

• Act as a senior CSA representative to Joint, and interagency stakeholders.
• Engage Joint Program Offices, Service components, and partners to shape future requirements and program strategies.
• Support customers in integrating doctrine, training, simulations, and operational capabilities across Joint environments.
• Leverage enterprise resources and industry partners to deliver digital and enterprise IT solutions across Joint environments, including but not limited to cybersecurity and network engineering.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and professional development.
• Standardize governance, processes, and best practices across the portfolio.
• Mentor Program Managers and emerging leaders to strengthen CSA's leadership pipeline.

Strategy & Execution

• Support senior leadership in defining and executing long-range strategies and operating plans.
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable objectives across the Joint and interagency portfolio.
• Assess market trends, customer priorities, and competitive dynamics to inform decision-making.

Requirements

What you'll need to have to join our award-winning team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.
• 10+ years leading large, complex DoD or federal programs.
• 5+ years managing operations with annual revenues of $15M or more.
• Strong background in planning, staffing, budgeting, and resource management.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior government and industry leaders.
• Demonstrated capability to drive business development efforts, including customer engagement, opportunity shaping, and execution of news business growth initiatives.

What Sets you apart:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) with experience in a JDAL billet.
• 5+ years of successful business development and capture leadership.
• Field-grade officer (O-4 / LCDR) or above.
• Completion of JPME I and II (or AJPME for Reserve Component).
• Demonstrated experience directing multiple program managers across CONUS and OCONUS environments.
• 36+ Joint Experience Points or completion of a full S-JDA tour.

Why Join CSA

• Mission-driven work supporting national defense and federal priorities.
• Opportunities to influence Joint training, doctrine, and operational readiness.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership development.