Elizabeth Walters

About Elizabeth Walters

Elizabeth Walters is a senior leader with 20+ years of experience driving strategic growth across Government Contracting, Program Management, Corporate Development, Operations, Security, and Human Capital Management. She is recognized for building scalable organizations, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning people operations with long-term corporate and programmatic objectives in regulated environments.A results-driven executive, Elizabeth specializes in translating corporate strategy into executable programs that deliver financial performance, operational efficiency, and mission success. Her leadership spans full P&L-adjacent oversight, workforce planning, compliance, security governance, and capture support, with a proven ability to adapt strategy amid evolving technology, policy, and economic conditions.An MBA graduate of Saint Leo University, Certified Human Resource Professional, and DoD-certified Facility Security Officer, Elizabeth brings a unique blend of business acumen, GovCon expertise, and people-first leadership. She is an award-winning HR executive serving on the board of directors for Hampton Roads SHRM, a member of Women in Defense, and community mentor with Old Dominion University’s Mentor/Protégé Program. Elizabeth’s current strategic focus includes emerging technologies—particularly AI—through the lens of governance, security, ethics, and bias mitigation.

Experience

1. Director, Programs & Corporate Development

   Betis Group, Inc.

   Aug 2022 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Senior executive responsible for enterprise-wide program performance, corporate growth initiatives, and operational governance for a federal contracting organization.• Provide strategic and operational oversight for all program areas, aligning execution with corporate growth objectives, compliance requirements, and client mission outcomes.• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to corporate strategy, organizational design, and long-term business planning.• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Managers, ensuring consistency in execution, risk management, financial stewardship, and customer engagement.• Oversee program lifecycle management, including startup, performance optimization, corrective action, and closeout across technical and non-technical portfolios.• Direct corporate development efforts, supporting capture strategy, proposal development, and market positioning in competitive GovCon environments.Corporate Development & External Affairs• Played a pivotal role in preserving the company’s HUBZone status by collaborating with U.S. Congressional representatives to address Census oversight impacting regional economic eligibility—resulting in sustained business viability and community economic growth.• Represent Betis Group at local, regional, and national levels, strengthening industry partnerships and government relationships.Enterprise Operations & Governance• Provide executive oversight across human capital strategy, talent acquisition, succession planning, security operations, and compliance.• Lead research and governance discussions surrounding emerging technologies, including AI, with emphasis on risk management, ethical use, security, and DEI implications.• Leverage combined expertise in IT and HR to guide risk governance, insider threat programs, and organizational resilience.

Education

• Campbell University

  AA, General Studies

  1999 — 2002

• Saint Leo University

  MBA, Business Management, Human Resources

  2006 — 2009

• University of Mount Olive

  BS, Organizational Development

  2002 — 2003

Skills

• Ofccp
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Lotus Notes
• Integration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Eeo
• Customer Service
• Job Fairs
• Process Improvement
• Security
• Taleo
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Phr
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Onboarding
• Employee Referral Programs
• Hris
• College Recruiting
• New Hire Orientations
• Employee Relations
• Affirmative Action
• Internet Recruiting
• Sphr
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management