Occupation
Executive Director
An Executive Director is the top operational leader of a nonprofit organization or agency, accountable to a board of directors for overall strategic planning, organizational leadership, and financial health. A major part of the role involves fundraising and cultivating relationships with major donors, foundations, and community stakeholders, alongside managing board relations to ensure governance alignment. Executive Directors typically have significant nonprofit management experience and strong stakeholder management skills spanning staff, funders, and external partners.
How much does an Executive Director make?
Too few Executive Director postings state pay to publish a median yet: 5 of 7 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Executive Director roles?
7 open Executive Director roles from 7 employers; the most at Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood, Chugach Alaska Corporation and Customs and Border Protection.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Executive Director in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
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Open Executive Director roles (7)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
United States Fleet Forces Command
Norfolk, VA · $150,144 – $195,190
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Associate Director for CISA Central
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
This is an executive leadership role within CISA responsible for coordinating watch and warning functions across the agency and managing critical infrastructure protection operations. The position suits experienced federal managers with expertise in cybersecurity policy, enterprise resource management, and the ability to lead large operations and coordinate with senior government stakeholders.
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Executive Director for Management Planning and Analysis
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
This executive-level position leads strategic planning, business operations, and human capital management for a large federal agency's HR division. It suits candidates with extensive experience managing complex organizational functions, budgets, and workforce initiatives at the enterprise level who are prepared for Senior Executive Service responsibilities.
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Executive Director, Operations (Intelligence)
Customs and Border Protection
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
Lead the intelligence operations division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, overseeing seven subdivisions and coordinating the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence to support border security and law enforcement operations. This executive role requires senior federal leadership experience and is suited to candidates with a proven track record managing large, complex government organizations.
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Regional Engineering & Business Director, MVD
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Full-time · Vicksburg, MS · $151,662 – $228,000
This senior executive role leads a large, geographically distributed engineering organization within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing strategic direction, technical programs, and business operations across multiple divisions. The position suits experienced federal or private-sector engineering executives with deep expertise in water resources, infrastructure, and complex program management who are prepared to meet stringent federal qualifications.
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Executive Director
Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood
Mesa, AZ
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Executive Director
Chugach Alaska Corporation
Anchorage, AK
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Employers hiring Executive Directors
7 in total, most open roles first.
- BB
- CC
- CP
- CA
- IA
- UE
- UC