Strategic Operations Leader—Scale & Partnerships

Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations across four Pillars and five Centers of Excellence, including emerging AI and national security programs. The COO will align strategy with execution, manage budgets, develop teams, and build external partnerships at scale.

Reporting to the Founding Director and Executive Director, this senior leadership role requires a proven track record in complex, mission-driven organizations and the