Executive Director, Labor & Workplace Relations

Executive Director of Labor & Workplace Relations

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director of Labor & Workplace Relations is a strategic operator and trusted advisor who will oversee V2Xs enterprise labor relations strategy. This role will lead a small team of labor relations experts and partner closely with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Program Management, and Operations to ensure that labor agreements are not only compliant, but also financially sound, operationally feasible, and strategically forward-looking.

This executive will work backwards from negotiation strategy, anticipate opportunities, risks, and proactively design frameworks that balance workforce needs, contractual obligations, and business performance. A proven track record in aviation and government contracting labor relations is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead and mentor a small team of labor relations professionals; build organizational capability in negotiation and workplace engagement.
• Champion a culture of proactive problem-solving and partnership with unions and employee groups. Lead requirements for managing 50+ unionized contracts across the globe
• Strategic Labor Negotiations
• Serve as lead strategist and negotiator in union discussions, particularly in aviation and government contracting settings.
• Anticipate negotiation dynamics and design strategies that address long-term business and workforce needs.
• Build playbooks and frameworks for consistency across agreements.
• Financial & Business Alignment
• Partner with Finance to model wage, benefit, and performance trade-offs; ensure negotiations align with financial plans and margin requirements.
• Translate complex financial data into practical negotiation strategies.
• Work with Contracts and Legal to ensure negotiations reflect federal contracting requirements, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Program Management and Operations to ensure agreements support program execution, workforce availability, and long-term delivery commitments.
• Establish early-warning systems and forward-looking analytics to anticipate labor risks before they affect operations.
• Workplace Engagement & Relationship Building
• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with labor unions, government partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Position V2X as a company known for fairness, accountability, and collaboration in labor relations.
• Executive Advisory & Representation
• Advise senior executives and the Board on labor strategy, financial impact, and risk management.
• Represent V2X in external forums with unions, regulators, and government agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or similar study, One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

Experience:

• 12+ years of progressive labor relations leadership, including direct responsibility for union negotiations.
• Experience working with 15+ contracts in multiple states.
• Deep experience in aviation and/or federal government contracting environments.
• Proven ability to connect financial models to negotiation outcomes.
• Strong operator with the ability to think strategically, anticipate risks, and create innovative solutions.
• Track record of building relationships across unions, employee groups, and executive leadership.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. labor law, federal contracting regulations, and compliance requirements.

Other Requirements:

• United States Citizenship required
• At least 20% of travel may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Executive-level labor relations experience in a publicly traded government contractor or aerospace/aviation company.
• Demonstrated success influencing at the C-Suite and Board level.
• Experience designing benefit strategies as part of collective bargaining.

Software:

• Will require advanced experience in the Microsoft Office Suite of Solutions, primarily Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Technology Used:

• Company provided laptop
• Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidates starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the companys base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
• USD $240,000 260,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.