Central Virginia National Security Alliance Director

The Central Virginia National Security Alliance (CVNSA) is the national security sector champion organization for Central Virginia. CVNSA strengthens the local national security ecosystem and advocates at the State and Federal level for national security-related business attraction, retention and growth in partnership with Central Virginia economic development professionals. CVNSA is currently administratively aligned with the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development, a not-for-profit public/private partnership and the regional economic development organization for Central Virginia. The mission of the Partnership is to advance innovative strategies for regional economic prosperity in the City of Charlottesville and Counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange.

CVNSA provides support to a unique network of industry, government, and academic participants in an effort to position the region for growth in the national security and intelligence sector. The CVNSA works to understand, articulate, and address the needs of national security organizations, the private national security sector employers, their employees, and veterans. CVNSA pursues these efforts through:

· Events convening national security stakeholders

· Engagement with Central Virginia economic development partners and counterparts in sister Virginia regions

· Engagement with national security employers

· Advocacy with state and federal legislators and mission owners

The Position:

The CVNSA Director will be a 1099 contract employee, unless specifically requested to onboard as CVPED Staff, and report to the President of CVPED, with performance goals determined by the CVNSA Leadership Council and CVPED President. Position assumes on average 25-30 hours per week but may exceed that based upon event and critical meeting support.

Essential Duties of the CVNSA Director:

· Manage the development and oversee implementation of an updated CVNSA Strategic Plan and Annual Program of Work goals.

· Collaborate with CVPED’s economic development director’s efforts, including understanding sites and buildings, in order to advocate for the region with precision at state and federal levels.

· Support localities’ economic development initiatives, including joining BRE visits to local companies; promoting national security technology zones; and supporting project visits, as needed.

· Strengthen the "One Voice" approach to articulate the requirements of Rivanna Station and Department of National security (DoD) needs to the Central Virginia national security community, adjacent regional communities, and external audiences.

· Proactively liaise with the national security sector industry representatives to understand needs, propose customized solutions.

· Effectively communicate and maintain effective linkages with regional local government partners to facilitate a close working relationship between Rivanna Station, DoD, federal and state legislative decision makers, the national security sector, local government staff, and local elected officials.

· Lead the CVNSA Leadership Council monthly meetings, including coordination and planning for quarterly events; support the committee chair and vice chair.

· Lead the planning, coordination and logistics of CVNSA meetings and events including programs on national security-related matters, offered 2-4 times a year. Partner with relevant organizations/institutions such as the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), AFCEA, UVA and the region’s community colleges.

· Establish memberships and attend relevant meetings, conferences, and workshops serving as representative of the Central Virginia national security sector in these venues and provide regular updates and feedback to the CVNSA Leadership Council.

· Conduct outreach and public speaking to media, relevant organizations and other stakeholders on topics or events that further the CVNSA goals and objectives.

· Explore the need for and facilitate special studies and programs that support the national security sector, such as locality pay, regional housing, regional workforce, etc.

· Assist in the creation of print and electronic marketing materials. Ensure the CVNSA website is up­ to date.

· Assist CVPED and CVNSA Leadership in their fundraising efforts to ensure the CVNSA and its sponsored programs are fully funded and sustainable.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred in relevant field

· Residency in the Central Virginia region is required

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following:

o Department of Defense (DoD) Military Services

o Intelligence Community (IC)

o Working for a DoD/IC Contractor in a role requiring regular interaction with the government customer

o Knowledge of military culture, policies, and units in Central Virginia

o Familiarity with Central Virginia civilian and business environment

Preferred Skills:

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, with limited administrative support

· Veterans' affairs knowledge

· Business development and networking experience

· Presentation skills

· Desktop publishing (Microsoft Office, Canva)

· Web publishing and familiarity with social media platforms

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000