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V2X Inc · 22 hours ago

Executive Director, Labor & Workplace Relations

V2X Inc is a global company that builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure. They are seeking an Executive Director of Labor & Workplace Relations to oversee the enterprise labor relations strategy, lead a team of experts, and ensure compliance and strategic alignment in labor agreements.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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

Qualification

Labor relations leadershipUnion negotiationsAviation contracting experienceFinancial modelingU.S. labor law expertiseMicrosoft Office SuiteCross-functional collaborationExecutive advisoryStrategic thinkingRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or similar study, One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required
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
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
Will require advanced experience in the Microsoft Office Suite of Solutions, primarily Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Company

V2X Inc

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V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.06B
Key Investors
Vertex Aerospace
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary
2025-08-08Post Ipo Secondary
2025-05-15Post Ipo Secondary

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
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Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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