Director, Program Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Evaluate the financial outcomes of the organization's program budgets and deliver regular updates, insights, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership.

• Monitor the profit and loss status of operations and collaborate with leadership to enhance bottom-line performance.

• Lead and manage staff engaged in business planning activities across the company's portfolio.

• Oversee budgeting, submission, and business planning processes for new funding proposals.

• Anticipate workforce activity and manage cost projections, identifying overages or deficits while providing scenario-based guidance.

• Enhance strategies for revenue generation through external contracts.

• Support programmatic teams to ensure project activities adhere to federal regulations, add value, and contribute to organizational revenue.

• Initiate cross-functional projects that bolster the organization's long-term financial stability.

• Develop and improve ERP systems, including customized reports, dashboards, and enhanced data visualization.

• Propel process improvements and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational efficiency and meet audit and funder requirements.

• Supervise Program Operations staff, align priorities and workloads, and ensure timely financial and operational support delivery.

• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Program Operations, Finance, Grants and Contracts, and program leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.

• At least 5 years of prior experience in grant administration.

• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record in managing teams and complex projects.

• Extensive background in financial management, business planning, and budgeting.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and data visualization tools.

• Demonstrated success in enhancing revenue generation and bottom-line performance.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical abilities.

• Familiarity with principles and practices of federal grants administration, knowledge of OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, and experience with Grants.gov is preferred.

• Understanding of HHS cooperative agreement regulations and guidelines is preferred.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation leave.

• Sick leave.

• Personal days.

• 12 Holidays (with options for personalization through floating holidays).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Retirement Plans – 403B and Roth 403B, with eligible employees receiving a company contribution of up to 11.75%.

• Electronic communication stipend.

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short and Long-term disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Pet Insurance.

• Legal Resources.

• Health & Wellness reimbursement.

• Flexible Spending accounts.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Professional Development Assistance.