Since 2002, Operation Homefront has been proudly serving America’s veteran and military families. Our organization provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help these families overcome short-term difficulties, so they don’t become long-term hardships.
Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 83 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military and veteran families each year.
The Opportunity:
The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is a key member of the Senior Team and is the architect of Operation Homefront’s programmatic future—driving innovation, scaling impact, and ensuring that every initiative delivers measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the CEO, this role leads the organization’s program strategy, execution, measurement, and innovation to maximize impact for military and veteran families. The CIO drives enterprise-wide alignment between mission outcomes and revenue growth, ensuring that programs deliver measurable results, scalability, and sustainability. Through data-driven insights, forward-thinking leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, the CIO will shape Operation Homefront’s future impact and position the organization as a sector leader.
Please refer to Position Details linked above for an overview of the Chief Impact Officer position responsibilities.
Ideal Candidate:
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in program management, impact evaluation, or organizational strategy. Non-profit experience a plus. Military experience a plus.
- Master’s degree in public administration, business, public policy, social sciences, or related field strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in change management methodologies and organizational transformation.
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to design program metrics, dashboards, ROI analyses, and evaluation frameworks.
- Experience scaling programs, managing multi-year growth plans, and leading remote cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership abilities.
- Commitment to equity, innovation, and mission-driven work.
Location: This is a remote position.
DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of Operation Homefront.
