Our current President and CEO, Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret), having served seven years in this position, will formally retire in 2023 to spend more time with his family. We have launched a nationwide search to find his successor, and applications are due July 1.
General Summary/Objective
MOAA seeks a senior military/uniformed services officer, CEO, Executive Director or someone in a related position at a nonprofit, foundation, government, or industry organization with a record of visionary leadership to drive organizational success and empower a high-performing staff. The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has overall management responsibility for MOAA and its subsidiaries with assets in excess of $250 million, a $30 million annual budget, and 85 employees.
The President and CEO is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Association by working with the Board of Directors and the professional MOAA staff. The President and CEO establishes short- and long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies that enable the Association to effectively influence legislation and other government policies affecting the military and veteran communities. The President and CEO also provides leadership and national office support to MOAA’s 400 independent chapters and state councils throughout the U.S.
Combining inspirational leadership and sophisticated management abilities, the President and CEO will advance the organization in terms of staff and technological capabilities, financial viability, impact, and culture. This includes developing relationships with a broad range of key constituent groups to enhance MOAA’s image and impact with its members, federal government executive and legislative branch officials, and other key audiences. Working closely with the organization’s executive team, the President and CEO will inspire innovation and ensure the organization is resourced to advance its mission.
The President and CEO reports directly to the MOAA Board of Directors. This full-time permanent position becomes available January 4, 2023.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The President and CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the association by working with the Board of Directors and MOAA staff to establish short- and long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies that enable the association to effectively influence legislation and other government policies affecting the military and veterans’ communities. This includes developing relationships with a broad range of key constituent groups to enhance MOAA’s image and impact with its members, administration and legislative branch officials, and other key audiences.
The President and CEO is also responsible for managing the business operations of the Association with particular emphasis on growing membership and generating revenue. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors. A more detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of this position and qualifications may be found in the position description, which is available at this link (PDF download).
Compensation
This career opportunity offers a strong starting base salary, a full benefits package (including a performance-based bonus) and a collaborative atmosphere that is both positive and rewarding. Starting compensation includes: a competitive salary dependent on experience and performance, plus full benefits package that includes health and dental, life insurance, 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans, and four weeks annual vacation.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, biography, summary of relevant experience, and letters from three references by July 1, 2022, to resume@moaa.org. Specify “MOAA President Search Committee” in the email subject line. The summary of experience should articulate how the applicant’s background and experience relate to the required and desirable qualifications.
Applications will be evaluated by a special committee of MOAA’s Board of Directors. In addition, as applications are received, applicants will be asked to consent to a background check. The successful applicant will be approved by MOAA’s board at its October 27, 2022 meeting. For further information, contact MOAA’s Human Resources Director, (800) 234-6622, ext. 531. This is an exempt, full-time position. MOAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Equal Opportunity Policy
MOAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
Disclaimer
This position description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by this employee. It is not a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this position.
This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. MOAA reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
— Approved by CEO Search Committee: February 22, 2022
Military Officers Association of America Overview
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the country’s largest association of currently serving, former, and retired military officers with over 350,000 members. Established in 1929, MOAA’s mission is to advocate on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies to preserve the earned benefits of all military members and veterans — inclusive of all grades, not just for officers. MOAA’s record of success in this mission has been consistently acknowledged, and MOAA has been recognized among the country’s most effective advocacy organizations by The Hill newspaper for the past 15 years in a row; MOAA’s ten registered lobbyists are indeed the best on Capitol Hill.
We are proud of our record and are honored that so many members of the military community belong to our organization and support our advocacy efforts. MOAA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of officers from America’s uniformed military services and the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
MOAA’s members include active duty, former, retired, and National Guard and Reserve commissioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services and their surviving spouses. MOAA’s core mission is to advocate with Congress, DoD, the VA, and other departments to preserve and protect commitments our nation has made to those who have served and those who continue to serve our country.