Executive Director

The Executive Director of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is the chief salaried administrator of the Society, responsible for the effective operation and management of the Society to the National Leadership Assembly (NLA), the Board of Direction, its Executive Committee (XC) and the National President. The Executive Director is an ex-officio member of the Board of Direction and the Executive Committee with responsibility for recommending policies and programs to carry out the Society's vision and mission and managing the national office staff (currently at 30 full time employees) with a budget of approximately $10 million.

The Executive Director also serves as Executive Director of the SAME Foundation which is separately incorporated and has a separate Board of Directors but is fully integrated for financial management and SAME program support.

Due to the direct responsibilities of this position, the Executive Director is expected to reside in the Washington Metropolitan area (DMV, NCR). The Executive Director is expected to travel routinely to all national SAME events, to some regional events, and occasionally to local SAME events as well as for executive-level engagement as necessary.

• Brings passionate commitment and dynamic executive leadership to the organization.
• Guides the long-term strategic direction of the Society to sustain its impact and relevance.
• Leads from within by serving national volunteer leaders, especially the Executive Committee (XC), ensuring their success and inspiring others to seek national volunteer leadership.
• Inspires membership and staff with a strong vision of service to the nation, the Society and the profession.
• Formulates and executes policies, programs and procedures for the effective operation of SAME.
• Develops annual priorities to guide National Office contributions to the SAME Strategic Plan and guide the allocation of financial and staffing resources.
• Partners with the Society's Regions and Posts and stakeholders to promote Society initiatives and programs.
• Actively integrates the Society’s national C3s (Communities of Interest, Councils and Committees) to contribute as national resources.
• Guides and assists with the development and implementation of the Society's 5-year Strategic Plan.
• Develops and promotes mutually beneficial strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Develops and maintains educational programs of benefit to members and stakeholders.
• Through professional and personal conduct, sets a high ethical standard for the Society.

• Maintains the Society’s annual Governance and Management Review, ensuring thorough, effective, professional governance and management of the society and prompt follow up of Executive Committee (XC) decisions.
• Guides the preparation, coordination and execution of agendas and management updates for meetings of the XC, Board of Direction (BOD), National Leadership Assembly (NLA) and Foundation Board (Board).
• Serves as Executive Secretary of the BOD and Foundation Board and ensures appropriate record of meetings are promptly approved and published.
• Communicates regarding requirements regularly with the XC, BOD, NLA, Foundation Board and appropriate committees (Bylaws, etc).
• Provides an annual report to the Society at the annual NLA meeting (JETC) reviewing significant activities and its financial status.
• Maintains an active dialogue with the SAME General Council and Treasurer to anticipate and address any Society liabilities. Takes appropriate actions to ensure SAME’s compliance, transparency and adherence to the highest ethical, legal, financial and moral standards.
• Actively recruits viable candidates for national leadership positions by encouraging those worthy.
• Oversees the National Leadership Nomination process, ensuring a fair process that selects the best possible national leaders for SAME.

• Directs the national office staff and refines the staff organization structure to best meet the needs of the Society.
• Responsible for national office staffing and maintaining a fair, disciplined, performance management system that ensures staff understand their role in…