Director, Military Development & Strategic Partnerships

This executive-level position serves as the primary strategic liaison between the Utah National Guard (UTNG) and the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA), with responsibility for advancing state-level initiatives within the Utah National Guard Project Area. The Director leads the planning, development, and execution of projects that integrate military readiness, state infrastructure modernization, and regional economic development. Reporting to senior leadership within Utah National Guard State Operations, this role has a direct and substantial impact on statewide military infrastructure, intergovernmental coordination, and public-private partnership development across Utah. The Director develops state policy, negotiates complex real estate agreements, aligns state and federal funding strategies, and ensures that all initiatives optimally support both National Guard mission requirements and MIDA’s statutory development authority. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Program Execution Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of UTNG, MIDA, and state infrastructure projects with responsibility for the development of major aspects of key State of Utah and National Guard programs considered of national significance and essential operating programs. Develop goals and objectives that seamlessly integrate organizational priorities with the specific objectives of the UTNG/MIDA Project Area. Direct and coordinate the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors assigned to a major program segment characterized by unusual managerial complexities, high demands, substantial uncertainties, and risks. Take responsibility for planning, directing, integrating, and executing all aspects of assigned program segments within strict cost, schedule, performance, and system supportability requirements. Coordinate plans and schedules with other state organization managers, local governments, and project stakeholders to ensure continuous progress. Identify the need for changes in priorities based on state or federal shifts and take decisive action to implement such changes. Organizational Leadership Supervision Establish, revise, or review policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff as necessary to eliminate work problems, overcome barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, and implement quality improvements. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short- and long-term priorities, prepare schedules, and ensure a smooth flow and even distribution of work. Assign work to team members based on organization priorities, considering the difficulty and requirements of assignments so that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized. Balance workload and provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of real estate development, infrastructure management, and administrative issues. Structure assignments to create effective and economical positions by regularly reviewing the organization's mission, functions, and manning. Identify requirements and initiate requests for additional resources (personnel, equipment, supplies, space) to ensure success in meeting state goals and objectives. Establish metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points; accept, amend, or reject work presented by subordinates. Perform self-inspections, present detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective actions to senior leadership, and follow up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assess and revise policies and procedures to improve the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work, while conducting or ensuring applicable training is given to all staff. Intergovernmental Coordination amp; Real Estate Agreements Serve as the primary liaison between UTNG, MIDA, key state agencies (e.g., DFCM, GOPB, LFA), federal partners, local municipalities, and private sector developers. Coordinate complex, multi-jurisdictional efforts to align military mission requirements with state and local development objectives. Develop, draft, and implement governance frameworks supporting the designated project area while ensuring compliance with state regulations and military compatibility requirements. Financial Strategy Legislative Engagement Develop and manage capital budgets, funding strategies, and financial plans supporting state project initiatives. Align and leverage state appropriations, federal funding, and private capital sources. Analyze Utah legislation and state policy proposals impacting military infrastructure, providing strategic advice to supervisors on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Performance Accountability Expectations Results-Driven: Produces desired results in the needed timeframe, with the appropriate level of supervision, through the use of extensive knowledge, skills, abilities, and understanding of the technical requirements of the job. Qualifications: Achieves, demonstrates, and maintains the appropriate qualifications necessary to assume and execute key state acquisition and support requirements. Problem Solving: Demonstrates skilled critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and solving highly complex infrastructural and developmental issues. Accountability: Takes and displays personal accountability in leading, overseeing, guiding, and managing programs and projects within assigned areas of responsibility. Quality Efficiency : Ensures all work is timely, efficient, and of exceptional quality. Consistently completes work that meets or exceeds project/program objectives. Leadership Effectiveness: Promotes total commitment to state and organizational goals through effective leadership and supervision, exercising flexibility, adaptability, and decisiveness appropriately.