Director, Business Development Strategy & Executive Operations

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; 4–5 days in office. Standard hours are 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday–Friday. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Salary: $220,000–$240,000 base salary per year.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear energy technologies.

What you will do

• Own the SVP of Global Business Development’s operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, offsites, and performance reviews.
• Advise the SVP on organizational priorities and strategic projects while coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning for Global Business Development.
• Prepare executive communications, board materials, and talking points, and support KPI and budget tracking.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and the use of artificial intelligence tools to improve business development capture efficiency.
• Design scalable tools, templates, and playbooks that improve team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in business operations, global business development, or management consulting, including direct partnership with a senior executive.
• The role typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive- and board-level materials.
• Strong project management skills across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Executive presence, discretion, strategic thinking, operational discipline, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with regular on-site work.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.