Sr. Director, Army Cost & Acquisition Strategy

Galorath Inc.Warren, MI

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

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Job Description

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 AccountabilityAs 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 OwnershipYou 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 LeadershipYou 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 EngagementYou 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 LeadershipYou 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 DisciplineWhile 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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred:

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

Industry Thought LeadershipYou 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 MattersThis 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 PerformanceThis 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!

We offer a great benefits package including:

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

To learn more about Galorath, please visit us at http://www.galorath.com.

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