Strategic Operations Director

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.

Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);">Locations:</span>&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p>The Strategic Operations Director serves as the primary operational partner to the EVP of Enterprise Strategy, bringing business discipline, analytical rigor, and hands-on execution to the organization's strategic priorities.

In this role, you will manage budgets, build processes, coordinate functions, and deliver results in a real operational environment.

You accelerate the EVP's work by taking ownership of complex projects, conducting research and analysis, managing financial reviews, and infusing business-minded thinking.</p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Strategic Project Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Take full ownership of strategic projects assigned by the EVP, from scoping through delivery — including organizational planning, research initiatives, financial analysis, and operational design work</li> <li>Develop structured analyses, frameworks, and recommendations on questions critical to the organization's mission and growth</li> <li>Prepare internal briefing documents, strategic plans, business cases, and decision memos for senior leadership review</li> <li>Conduct research and benchmarking on organizational, industry, and policy questions relevant to ADF's strategic direction</li> <li>Coordinate with the Office of the CEO as needed to ensure strategic work products align with organizational priorities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Operations &amp; Financial Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the EVP in reviewing and analyzing organizational financials, budgets, and resource allocation decisions</li> <li>Build financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to inform strategic decision-making</li> <li>Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements that increase effectiveness and stewardship</li> <li>Bring business discipline to organizational planning, ensuring decisions are grounded in sound operational and financial thinking</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Coordination</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a liaison between the EVP and other teams, facilitating alignment and ensuring follow-through on strategic initiatives</li> <li>Lead or support cross-functional workstreams, providing structure, accountability, and clear communication</li> <li>Synthesize data and qualitative inputs into clear narratives for senior leadership consumption</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Public Policy, or related field</li> <li>7+ years of progressive experience in operations management, strategic planning, business management, or a directly comparable operational role</li> <li>Demonstrated success as a COO, Operations Director, or equivalent in a small-to-mid-size organization</li> <li>Hands-on experience managing budgets, building processes, and delivering measurable results</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);">Preferred Qualifications</span><br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience in a for-profit business in a competitive, growth-minded environment</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Pay &amp; Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth.

While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.

We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Want to Know More About ADF?</strong></span></p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEUAsJ0jDCw" width="560" height="315"></iframe></strong></p>