President, Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition

• 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

• 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
• Secondary education, MBA (or equivalent industry experience) preferred
• Must be a US Citizen and qualified to attain security clearance

• 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

Base plus Bonus Structure