Erik Gordon
With an extensive career spanning both federal and private sectors, Mr. Gordon is a results-oriented leader with expertise in facilities program management, strategic planning, and enterprise operations. He has successfully managed large-scale real property portfolios, led complex construction initiatives, and optimized asset management systems across multiple organizations.
After a 30-year career in the United States Army and subsequent work with Raytheon Technologies (RTX), Mr. Gordon joined the Department of State (DOS) in June 2022 as a Division Chief within the Office of Facilities Management Services (FMS), where he oversaw the Department’s domestic facility operations and maintenance program. In March 2025, he assumed the role of Office Director for the Design and Construction Directorate, providing strategic leadership and direction for the Department’s domestic design and construction efforts in a complex and evolving operational landscape. Prior to joining the Department, Mr. Gordon led all aspects of installation facilities for the Army National Guard and, following his military retirement, managed two project delivery teams at RTX.
Mr. Gordon is a lifelong learner who holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a Master’s in Facility Management from Southern Methodist University, and a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.
