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Partnership for Public Service is Hiring a Senior Manager, Center for Presidential Transition Near Washington, DC
ORGANIZATION
The Partnership for Public Service is the only nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We believe that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems—and that we need an effective federal government to do so. For more than 20 years, we have helped make this vision a reality, helping our government—the public institution most fundamental to our democracy—address current and future challenges.
Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:
- Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government
- People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect
- Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results
- Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible
We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Partnership’s Center for Presidential Transition serves as the premier nonpartisan source of information and resources to help presidential candidates and their teams lay the groundwork for a new administration or for a president’s second term.
This role will lead crucial pieces of the Center for Presidential Transition’s portfolio, oversee day-to-day project management, and work effectively with internal partners and external stakeholders so that the Center’s priorities are well managed, make an impact and advance the Partnership’s mission. Leading up to 2024, the Center is focused on creating new resources for the administration and future transition teams, conducting research on timely topics, capturing lessons learned from 2020, pursuing process reforms and onboarding political appointees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all aspects of a portfolio of work related to improving the federal government, including supervising staff to ensure effective implementation of initiatives, shaping project concepts and scope, developing and executing budgets, managing product or program creation and review, and tracking and measuring progress toward stated goals.
- Support the Center Director in managing the planning and execution of all Center activities and projects, including setting the strategic vision, managing budgets, overseeing projects and project teams, evaluating performance and building the capacity of the team.
- Manage complex, cross-organizational project teams to ensure effective implementation of programs and initiatives.
- Advance the Partnership and Center’s mission, profile and brand by building and managing relationships at the highest level of the administration, federal agencies, presidential campaigns and transition teams, providing thought leadership on emerging topics, identifying potential areas of organizational growth, and developing prospective initiatives.
- Identify and help to secure partners and funders for future work; drafting grant and corporate proposals to gain additional financial support; and writing periodic reports to document accomplishments, progress and emerging opportunities.
- Lead and motivate project teams, identifying areas for individual and collective development.
- Identify and act upon lessons learned to continuously improve programming.
- Represent the Partnership/Center at external meetings and events, as needed.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, with proven management and leadership capabilities and a high degree of initiative and willingness to navigate new situations.
- Ability and desire to remain scrupulously nonpartisan and committed to the mission of the Partnership and goals of the Center for Presidential Transition.
- Ability to design and deliver a variety of programming related to organizational priorities.
- Ability to lead teams to drive results and impact.
- Highly collaborative, with exceptional ability to coordinate across internal teams, external partners and other stakeholder groups.
- Consistent, sound judgment and decision-making skills; ability to identify potential problems, analyze issues and provide proactive solutions.
- Excellent facilitation and written and verbal communication skills.
- Political savvy with the ability to lead a team, manage people effectively and build networks of support internally and externally.
- Creativity, resourcefulness, proactivity and agility.
- Ability to handle challenges and obstacles with tact, diplomacy and flexibility.
- Adept at working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment.
- Commitment to the values of public service; the mission of the Partnership for Public Service; and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum eight to ten years of relevant work experience with progressive responsibility, substantial project management and supervisory experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred, or equivalent professional work or military experience.
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and funders required.
- Experience building consensus among a variety of stakeholders toward a common goal required.
- Prior experience working in federal agencies, Congress, White House or on presidential campaigns strongly preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position will report to a director. The senior manager may directly or indirectly supervise interns, associates, associate managers and/or managers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a hybrid (remote office) environment in Washington, DC, and requires the candidate to be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, two days per week. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer/scanner and MS Office.
In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, demonstration of our values and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. All supervisors also have a mandatory performance goal pertaining to the quality and impact of their supervision. Our performance review process runs the calendar year; we conduct a performance check-in at mid-year and complete a formal full-year assessment at year end. Salary increases are based on the full-year performance assessment.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position with regular work hours Monday-Friday. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required. Please note that Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules.
TRAVEL
If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Some out of the area and/or overnight travel may occasionally be required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The starting salary for this role is between $90,000 - $125,000. In addition to a competitive salary, the Partnership offers medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Partnership is an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.
VACCINATION POLICY
All Partnership employees, regardless of position or physical location, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as a condition of employment. For new employees, a simple unnotarized copy of the official vaccination card or a notarized COVID-19 Vaccination Form attesting to full vaccination must be provided to human resources within two weeks after the start date.
If you believe you qualify for an exception from the requirements of this policy, for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, you must provide a letter (on letterhead) from your doctor or clergy to the Vice President of Human Resources. The Partnership will explore potential reasonable accommodations for you that would not cause undue hardship to the Partnership. However, such reasonable accommodations are not required and cannot be guaranteed.
Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$100k-131k (estimate)
09/21/2023
05/11/2024
ourpublicservice.org
WASHINGTON, DC
200 - 500
1999
MAX STIER
$10M - $50M
Business Services
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About Partnership for Public Service
We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that strives for a more effective government for the American people.
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