Regional Director – West

Wounded Warrior Project

Regional Director for Wounded Warrior Project leading teams in providing veterans employment guidance and career opportunities. Overseeing program delivery across multiple locations and fostering employer relationships.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSan Diego • Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $95,961 - $119,952 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities, with a focus on guiding teams to achieve program goals and objectives. Proficient in relationship management, budget oversight, and effective communication to enhance veteran employment initiatives.

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Leadership SkillsBudget ManagementRelationship ManagementStaff Management ExperienceBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBusiness RecruitmentCareer Transition GuidanceEmployment ActivitiesFiduciary Oversight

Soft Skills

CoachingMotivatingCommunicationCollaborationFeedback Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

ASIST Certification

Industry Keywords

Wounded ServicemembersVeteran Hiring InitiativesWarriors to WorkCorporate Decision MakersAlumni Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Warriors to Work (WtoW) regional team across multiple offices and field locations guiding the team’s performance to achieve Warriors to Work program goals and objectives and effectively deliver career transition guidance and employment activities for wounded servicemembers (warriors) and their families.
Perform business development activities including sourcing and qualifying employer partners, identifying decision makers, establishing lasting relationships, working closely with employer recruiters, marketing the value and skills of WtoW alumni and family members to employers, and scheduling visits to business locations in support of their veteran hiring initiatives.
Actively engage with regional executive corporate decision makers to show them the value to their organization of hiring wounded veterans and family members.
Establish and maintain clear and precise communication, including cascading messages, providing feedback to direct reports, and ensuring regional specialists and coordinators in all locations understand program priorities.
Collaborate with other WtoW Regional Directors and other WWP programs and departments to ensure WWP and program priorities are successfully communicated and achieved.
Ensure Warriors to Work activities are aligned with WWP’s strategic and operational plans by working collaboratively with the WtoW Director and other WtoW Regional Directors to positively impact overall programmatic growth and drive team performance to its highest achievable level.
Oversee all employment program delivery across assigned region with an emphasis on standardization and full adherence to policy and procedure.
Provide guidance to managers in development and execution of regional locations’ budgets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of WWP Programs experience (e.g., Alumni, Mental Health & Wellness, Physical Health & Wellness) or business recruitment experience in a corporate environment
Five years of staff leadership and management experience
Proven leadership skills and ability to lead, motivate, coach, and educate staff members, especially with geographically dispersed subordinates
Demonstrated ability to manage through vision and values
Demonstrated understanding of relationship management and partnering
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Demonstrated understanding of budget management and fiduciary oversight principles
Bachelor’s degree.
An equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
Competitive pay and performance incentives
A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
Medical/Prescription drug
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)-retirement plan
Competitive PTO package
Sick Leave
Family Care Leave
Paid Holidays
Birthday Holiday
Education Assistance
Teammate Wellness Program
Bereavement Leave