
The SVP for Policy will also oversee the organizational analytic agenda as determined by the BENS Councils and approved by the Project Committee. To that end, the SVP/Policy is expected to periodically update the Members on significant progress of the work and resultant accomplishments. Keeping the Members informed of the progress being made in each line of effort is a priority. The SVP/Policy is to keep the COO abreast of any significant deviations in the plans. The SVP/Policy is expected to collaborate with the SVP/Engagement to ensure that each project has active, well-qualified member involvement and is also expected to make sure that sound project management plans are in place with appropriate objectives and time frames to guide work. The SVP/Policy is expected to work closely with all BENS Division Leaders and Regional Directors to make sure the needed resources and support is available for the projects and engagements and other activities BENS undertakes. Upon approval of the Agenda, the SVP/Policy is expected to oversee its successful execution. The SVP/Policy is expected to work with the BENS staff to develop an approach for addressing each line of effort in consultation with interested Members, the President/CEO, and the COO. The shaping of the Agenda will be guided by one or more Enterprise-wide lines of effort that are informed by the major theme (s) in the national security and defense strategies and by proactive outreach discussions with interagency stakeholders, including the BENS Advisory Board, the Congress, the Executive, and other major players.

The SVP/Policy is expected to proactively shape and recommend to the President/CEO, the COO, and the Policy Committee, a Policy Agenda that reflects projects and other engagements of national significance for BENS members and staff to undertake. SVP/Policy is a team player understanding the true nature of collaboration.

The SVP/Policy will directly report to the COO and will have direct access to the President/CEO and the Chair of the Policy Committee on matters pertaining to the Policy Agenda. The SVP/Policy is responsible for the design, coordination, and execution of the BENS Policy Agenda in close coordination and consultation with the President/CEO, the COO, other Senior Staff, and the Chair of the Board of Directors’ Policy Committee. Senior Vice President for Policy and Projects (SVP/Policy)
