Operations Manager, National Advocacy Programs

Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):

Financial Management

  • Ensure sound financial management including tracking expenses and revenues; manages the development and monitoring of NAC’s budget reporting systems (responsible for managing annual budgets of approximately $8-10 million);

  • Develop and implement budgets through projections, cost classifications, transfers and year-end carryovers; prepares and monitors NAC budgets consistent with NWF’s financial reporting system;

  • Oversee and approve all expenses, including salary allocations, travel, office operations and special events.

  • In tandem with other NAC Ops staff, track all relevant contracts and grant agreements

  • In tandem with Philanthropy and Finance staff, assist program staff in grant applications and reports, including tracking grant reporting requirements and ensure that all requirements are met.

Internal Relations

  • Work closely with Program Operations Leadership Team and other Operations Managers on best practices, policies and procedures to ensure sound management of NAC operations;

  • Nurture strong, working relationships with the relevant VPs and program staff to support their needs and expand the Center's relationship and collaboration with other internal departments and staff;

  • Promote a productive, interactive, collaborative and fun work environment;

  • Assist staff in comprehension and administration of organizational policies

  • Assist the NAC in operationalizing and embedding equity and justice and environmental justice into their organizational policies, practices, and programs;

  • Communicate policies and procedures to office staff.

Operational Management

  • Maintain and promote a safe, efficient and productive office environment;

  • Ensure systems and procedures are current and functional

Qualifications:

  • College degree required

  • Formal training in financial administration and budgeting required

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a budget preparation and/or management, operations, or administration capacity, preferably in a nonprofit setting 

  • Proven skills in financial management and budgeting are essential, including grant management

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive matters

  • Must have demonstrated budget and personnel management experience, and demonstrated problem solving abilities

  • Must be a strategic thinker, well organized, positive communicator; relationship builder and have a demonstrated ability to set goals and priorities, and meet deadlines

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheet, and database management

Location and Work Mode: 

This position is based out of our National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office, in a hybrid manner, or fully remote, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244.